"This is my home. I want to know that any resident who needs assistance will get it and that our deserving staff know how much we appreciate them." – Givens Resident

Our Supporters

Honoring those whose generosity helps Givens Communities thrive

The strength of Givens Communities is rooted in the generosity and partnership of those who believe in our mission. Residents and their families, friends, community members, businesses, foundations, and organizations all play a meaningful role in helping Givens thrive.

Through planned gifts, endowment support, corporate partnerships, and other acts of generosity, our supporters help expand opportunity, strengthen community, and ensure that the care, dignity, and sense of belonging that define Givens continue for generations to come.

We are deeply grateful for the kindness and commitment of those who stand with us—uplifting lives, advancing our mission, and helping make Givens the vibrant community it is today.

Givens Legacy Circle

A Legacy of Generosity, Founded in Community

The Givens Foundation is honored to recognize members of the Givens Legacy Circle—individuals who have chosen to include Givens Communities in their estate plans.

These planned gifts are about more than legacy. They reflect a shared commitment to compassion, connection, and purpose, helping ensure that the care, dignity, and sense of belonging that define Givens will continue for generations to come.

Recognition within the Legacy Circle is guided by personal preference. Some individuals choose to support Givens quietly or anonymously, while others allow us to acknowledge their generosity. We are deeply grateful for every expression of care and commitment.

A Gift for the Community She Calls Home

For Becky Anderson, joining the Givens Legacy Circle is a way to honor a place that has meant so much to her family. “Givens has been like the wind behind my back—a place where I’ve always felt supported,” she shares. “You can feel that they’re looking out for you, not just for today, but for tomorrow.”

When her husband was living with Alzheimer’s, Givens Estates provided the compassionate care and peace of mind they needed during a difficult time.

That experience inspired Becky to include Givens in her estate plans so that future residents and families can experience the same sense of support and dignity. With the encouragement of her children, her planned gift is a lasting expression of gratitude for the community that cared for them.

Legacy Circle Members

It is our privilege to recognize the following individuals, living and remembered, whose generosity sustains the mission and heart of Givens well into the future.

What It Means to Belong to the Legacy Circle
Legacy Circle Members

Legacy Circle members are part of a quiet circle of generosity—individuals whose foresight helps sustain the programs, services, and vibrant community life that make Givens special.

Members may be recognized in ways that feel meaningful to them and may occasionally receive invitations to gatherings that celebrate shared values and connection to the ongoing life of Givens.

If you have included Givens in your estate plans, we would be honored to know. Sharing your intentions allows us to thank you, welcome you into the Legacy Circle, and ensure your gift reflects the causes closest to your heart.

Larry Ammons
Ed and Becky Anderson
William and Kathryn Anderson
Martha Avett
George Baker
Anonymous
Sara Barney
Margaret A. Bealmear
Harold and Margaret Beaumont
Robert Bebb
Donald and Louisa Bender
John and Marilyn Bergman
Charlotte Lunsford Berry
Victor Berry
Wesley Bessel
Mary Bethea
Reeve and Lila Betts
Samuel Bittner
Embree Blackard
Robert and Jean Bolinder
Eleaner Bond
Lynne Boone
Pauline Brawley
Jere and Elizabeth Bristle
Evelyn Brookshire
Eleanore Brown
Melvin Buller
George and Amber Burnham
Mary Calhoun
William and Theoleen Cannon
Day and Blanche Carper
Audrie Celley
Sam and Clara Childs
Thayer and Mamie Church
John Cieszko
Stephanie Coleman
Roger Congdon
Reginald and Carolyn Cooke
Anonymous
Mabel Corpening
Mary Virginia Cowan
Oliver and Eugenia Cross
Eddie and Betty Dalton
Thomas and Ruth Davis

Margaret Annora Day
William and Marion Depp
Jane Dewar
Sara Dixon
David and Judy Doob
Tom and Eleaner Duffy
Fletcher Dunbar
Alfred and Agnita Dupree
Raymond and Iva Endicott
Helen Eshelman
Anonymous
William and Susan Fox
David and Mary Franks
Brice and Thelma Gambill
Martha Game
Sherron Geiger
Norman and Myrle Gengler
Katherine Gettman
Hazel Gilbert
Mary Alice Gleason
Woodrow and Hazel Greene
Lorraine Gribbens
Greely and Lucile Griffin
Doris Haddock
Fred Hale
Theodore and Elizabeth Hallenbeck
Pat Hankinson
Ed and Byrniece Hansbrough
Elton and Aline Hansens
James and Evelyn Hanson
Nell Harden
Edward and Susan Hardin
Thornton and Evelyn Hawkins
Malcolm and Nan Hayes
Chester and Annie Pool Helgoth
Robert and Lucille Helwig
Grayce Henry
Donald Hood
Kenneth and Elizabeth Hood
Margaret Horner
Barbara Howard
Sue Howell
Mary Louise Hunley
Frank and Elizabeth Hyde

Evan and Anna Jenkins
Joseph and Celeste Jenkins
Louise Johnson
Will and Carlotta Jordan
Sally Jeanne Kappler
Lynn Eddy and Don Kessler
Reverends Raymond and Marjory Kiess
Allen Kirk
Theodore and Ruth Kirk
Leslie Kobik
Buddy and Mary Kyles
Kenneth and Marian LaRowe
Elmer and Beverly Lee
Eric and Connie Lincke
William Locke
Karla Longree
Everett and Reba Lowman
Edward and Alvera Luss
Anonymous
Johnnie Manwaring
Mortimer and Betty Marks
Glenn and Dorothy Marlow
Margaret McClelland
Doris McCleskey
Walter and Kay McGuire
Donald and Alice McLennan
Richard and Lois Mershon
Ron Mitchell
Bonnie Louise Moore
Francis and Janice Morris
Beulah Moses
Richard Mueller
Horwood and Francelle Myers
John Nieburg
Donald and Doris Novy
Mary Nyland
Virginia O’Shaughnessy
Kathleen Pacetti
Anonymous
Gene Parks
Martha Patterson
George and Bessie Philpot
Anonymous
Bill and Betty Richardson

Therman and Christine Richie
Bill and Joetta Rinehart
Ernest Rosenau
Martha Rowlett
Bertha Rymer
Philip and Louise Sales
Ruth Schultz
Clifford and Lois Scott
Henry Sechrist
George and Polly Shimrak
Frances Slack
Bretney and Coleman Smith
Ethel Smith
Frances Smith
Ruth Smith
Constance Spangenberg
Hal and Alberta Starnes
Lois Steedle
Robert and Marilyn Stubbs
Letha Sutton
Sylvia Swink
Doris Thibodeau
Paul and Edna Thompson
John and Phyllis Titmus
Esther Toreson
Walter and Nancy Trapp
Joe and Mary Van Sickle
Donald and Anne Watrous
Blanche Weaver
Thomas and Gene West
Ray and Katherine Whatley
Francis and Clara Whitehead
Paula Whittaker
Hubert and Joan Williams
Elizabeth Wilson
Eric and Katherine Wilson
Mary Wilson
Joseph Winkler
Richard Wood
Forest and Frances Wright
K. Lee and Harry Wright
Greta Yager
Sandee Yost
Norman and Barbara Young

We welcome the opportunity to talk with you about planned giving or membership in the Givens Legacy Circle.

Endowments

Enduring Impact. Lasting Opportunity.

For more than three decades, generous supporters have invested in endowment funds that sustain and strengthen the Givens Communities mission. More than 500 donors have helped build these funds, ensuring that their gifts continue to grow and serve the community for generations to come.

Endowment gifts are invested to provide ongoing support for the programs, services, and opportunities that define life at Givens. Through these funds, compassion is sustained, innovation is encouraged, and residents and team members continue to experience the dignity, care, and sense of belonging that make Givens unique.

We are deeply grateful to the individuals and families whose generosity created and continues to sustain these endowments.

Resident Assistance Endowments
Enriching Lives Endowments

These funds help ensure that residents who experience unexpected financial hardship can continue to live with dignity and security within the Givens community they call home.

Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Bender
Dr. and Mrs. Embree H. Blackard
Conrad and Fox Families
Divelbiss Family
Sherron Geiger
Woodrow “Red” and Hazel Greene
Mr. and Mrs. Greely L. Griffin
James H. and Evelyn R. Hanson

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth La Rowe
William Bruce Laughridge
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. McLennan Family
Richard P. Mueller Family
Horwood P. and Franchelle S. Myers
John T. Nieburg
Donald and Doris Novy Family
Virginia O’Shaughnessy

Ruth Paddison
Joseph E. Parks Family
Bill and Betty Richardson
Bill and Joetta Rinehart
Sales Family
Smith-Childs Family
Katherine G. and Ray E. Whatley
Hubert W. and Joan B. Williams
J. Garland and Kathryn Winkler

These endowments support programs, spaces, and experiences that enrich daily life at Givens—from music, gardens, and libraries to transportation, team member support, and community initiatives.

Martha H. Avett – Music Endowment
Harriet Bennett Sacred Music Endowment
Dr. Elaine D. Brummett – Healthy Dining Endowment
Melvin C. Buller – Flagpoles and Wildflower Meadows
Campus Preservation Endowment – Trails, Trees, and Campus Signs
Stephanie M. Coleman – Landscape
The Helgoth Fund – Givens Grows Unrestricted
Dr. Karla Longree – Music Appreciation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Mershon – Bus Replacement
John T. Nieburg – Internship Assistance
John T. Nieburg – Team Member Assistance

Virginia O’Shaughnessy – Accessible Bus Replacement
Virginia O’Shaughnessy – Grand Pianos Maintenance and Replacement
K. W. Partin Family – Landscape Beautification
Donald and Evelyn Price Library Endowment
Austin and Arlene Rising – Givens Grows Unrestricted
Mimi and Bill Rousse Memorial Garden
Bertha S. Rymer – Library and Media Center
Hubert W. and Joan B. Williams – Horace E. Bell Memorial Garden
Hubert W. and Joan B. Williams – Outreach Endowment
Hubert W. and Joan B. Williams – Vision Endowment Fund

Foundations & Corporate Partners

Advancing Community Through Partnership

The mission of Givens Communities is strengthened through the generosity and leadership of foundations, businesses, and organizations that invest in the well-being of older adults and the communities we serve.

Through philanthropic support, sponsorships, and collaborative partnerships, these organizations help expand opportunity, sustain essential programs, and enhance the lives of residents and team members across Givens Communities.

We are deeply grateful for the partners whose commitment and generosity help advance our mission and strengthen the future of our community.

Corporate Partners 2024-2025

Presenting Partners

Leadership Partners

Impact Partners

Supporting Partners

Blue Ridge Public Radio
Highland Brewing Company
HJ Sims
HomeTrust Bank

Landmark Builders
Love & Company, Inc.
Pearl Creek Advisors, LLC
Piper Sandler

Propel Insurance
Truist Bank
United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina
Ziegler

Become a Corporate Sponsor

Organizations that partner with Givens Communities demonstrate their commitment to strengthening the well-being of older adults and the communities we serve.

To learn more about corporate partnership opportunities, please contact

Brian Guengrich, Vice President of Philanthropy
[email protected]