Jessie Bosshard Graduates from the Larry Minnix Leadership Academy

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Jessie Bosshard, for completing the National LeadingAge Larry Minnix Leadership Academy — a prestigious yearlong program that brings together leaders from across the country who share a deep commitment to advancing aging services. During her graduation celebration, a familiar image appeared on

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Celebrating Cindy McCurry: Recipient of the 2025 Georgia Crump Award

We are thrilled to share that Cindy McCurry, one of our extraordinary Certified Nursing Assistants at Givens Home First, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Georgia Crump Certified Nursing Assistant Recognition Award from MemoryCare. Cindy was honored during a beautiful celebration on November 5th, surrounded by her family,

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New Director of Givens Life Ministries Named

Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Givens Communities, has new leadership. Joey Abel, an Independent Living Social Work Navigator at Givens Highland Farms, will take on the role. Givens Communities is a nationally senior living residence and services nonprofit. Givens Life Ministries serves the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations

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Givens Communities Gains HUD Grant for McDowell County Project

On September 26, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $11 million to Givens Communities for its Clinchfield Mill project in Marion. The Section 202 funding will go toward converting the historic structure into 141 affordable apartments for older adults. This project will not only preserve and repurpose

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Blue Ridge Pride Festival is Saturday in Asheville

The 15th annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Pack Square Park, Asheville. Givens Communities is an emerald level sponsor of this year’s festival and will have a booth centrally located. Both residents and team members will be in

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