Our latest Learn First Seminar brought together residents, team members, and community vendors for a meaningful morning focused on healing, resilience, and reconnection. We were honored to welcome Resources for Resilience, a North Carolina nonprofit dedicated to teaching simple, science-backed tools for navigating stress and building emotional strength. Their interactive
At our recent retreat, we paused to reflect—on our work, our purpose, and the power of showing up for each other. But that reflection doesn’t end there. In caregiving, how we talk to ourselves matters just as much as the care we give to others. When we’re tired, overwhelmed, or
By embracing new technology, Givens Communities and Givens Home First are opening doors to a future of greater empowerment, agency, safety, and connection for our residents. Imagine living in an environment where your home itself helps take care of you. Reminding you to take your medication, preventing illness with sensors
Just one year ago, 32 of us gathered at Owen Park for our first-ever Home First Team Retreat. Fast forward to today—we’ve more than doubled, with 77 team members and 45 in attendance at this year’s gathering. What a difference a year makes! This retreat was more than a chance
Last Fall, Hurricane Helene left her mark on our mountain communities—bringing unexpected challenges, stress, and disruption to our daily lives. In true Givens spirit, we weathered the storm with compassion and care for one another. But as we all know, sometimes the emotional impact lingers long after the skies clear.
