Givens Gerber Park

11/14/2025

🎉 Join Us for a Homemade Craft & Bake Sale! 🎉
The Resident Council at Givens Ge**er Park is excited to host a Homemade Craft & Bake Sale!

🛍 What to Expect:
Beautiful handmade crafts created by our talented residents
Delicious homemade baked goods to satisfy your sweet tooth
Plus a variety of other unique items you won’t want to miss!

& a great selection of books for sale!

📅 Date & Time: Saturday 11am -2pm
📍 Location: Givens Ge**er Park -Community Room
40 Ge**er Rd.
Asheville, NC

Come support our community and take home something special! 💛

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11/14/2025

💙 Standing Together in Challenging Times 💙

Food insecurity is something many people face with limited incomes. Givens Communities are grateful for the ongoing partnerships that help us support our community. In the face of uncertainty around SNAP benefits, we are reminded how vital community care truly is.

That’s why we are beyond grateful for the local non-profit BeLoved, who continues to show up in powerful ways for Western North Carolina.
Their generosity has provided Grocery Store Gift Cards to residents impacted by the delays in SNAP benefits. This resource helps ensure that residents have access to the essentials they need.
This is more than assistance; it’s a reminder that compassion and solidarity make all the difference.

Thank you, BeLoved, for being a beacon of hope and dignity in our community. Thank to you our Residents Service Coordinators for helping further understand the needs of our community and getting residents connected with resources.

11/12/2025

HUD has awarded $11 million to Givens Communities for the Clinchfield Mill project in Marion to preserve and repurpose a historic landmark, and meet a critical need for safe and affordable senior housing. Read the Givens Ge**er Park blog to learn more: https://givensgerberpark.org/news/givens-communities-gains-hud-grant-for-mcdowell-county-project/

For 50 years Givens has proudly served older adults with dignity, compassion, and innovation in Western North Carolina and has explored opportunities to serve

11/11/2025

Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day

Today, we pause to recognize the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Your commitment has safeguarded our freedoms and strengthened our communities.

From all of us at Givens Communities, thank you for your service; past, present, and future. We salute you!

11/06/2025

“The feeling of community is why I like living here most. There are a lot of activities, and I encourage all residents to get involved and meet others.” -Fran

The Givens Communities Philanthropy Team recently joined the resident meeting at Givens Ge**er Park to connect with residents and share more about how philanthropy supports our mission. After the meeting, we had the pleasure of speaking with Fran, a resident who moved in this past March.

She shared, “The feeling of community is why I like living here most. There are a lot of activities, and I encourage all residents to get involved and meet others.”

At Givens, we believe in the power of community. Through philanthropy, we help create opportunities for connection, engagement, and joy. Hearing stories like Fran’s reminds us why we do what we do.

11/05/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month; a time to honor history, celebrate culture, and recognize resilience.

This month, we reflect on the rich traditions, enduring contributions, and powerful stories of Native American communities across the country.

It’s a time to acknowledge the past, celebrate the present, and support a future rooted in respect, education, and inclusion.

Let’s use this month to learn, listen, and uplift Indigenous voices; not just in November, but all year long.

11/01/2025

🎃👻 Scary Delicious Lunch Was a Hit! 👻🎃

Yesterday’s lunch special in the Café was spook-tacular! 👀👻

Our residents enjoyed:
🧟‍♂️ Mummy Hotdogs – Wrapped and baked to perfection
🧀 Monster Mac & Cheese – A monstrously cheesy delight
👁️ Deviled Eggs – So eerily eye-like, they gave everyone a double take!

Did you spot the Evan look alike at the Cafe?
The resemblance was uncanny.

We loved seeing the smiles (and a few playful screams!) as everyone dug into these frightfully fun treats.

10/31/2025

🍁 Fall Fest Cook-out at Givens Ge**er Park was a blast! 🍁

Our staff went all out as Snow White & the 19 Dwarves—and yes, it was as epic as it sounds!

🔥 Delicious cookout thanks to our rockstar Café crew 🎯 Games, prizes, and laughs around every corner
🎶 Live music that kept the vibes rolling
👑 A Best Costume Contest that brought out everyone’s creativity

Big cheers to EVERYONE who made this day unforgettable! You turned Fall Fest into pure magic.

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10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Givens!

Whether you're dressing up, handing out treats, or just enjoying the spooky vibes, we hope your day is filled with fun, laughter, and maybe a little candy too.

Stay safe and have a fang-tastic night!

10/27/2025

Serving the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations with health and wellness programs, Givens Life Ministries welcomes a new director: https://givensgerberpark.org/news/new-director-of-givens-life-ministries-named/

Givens Communities

10/24/2025

On Wednesday, Scott Farkas, Givens COO, and Andrew Crosson, Givens Project Development Coordinator, joined Dr. Yiqing Yang’s Sociology of Aging class at Western Carolina University to share insights on aging, housing, and the mission of Givens Affordable Communities.

They spoke about residential options across the economic spectrum and how thoughtful design and community support can shape the aging experience.

We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with future leaders and explore how housing can honor dignity at every stage of life.

10/24/2025

📚✨ What an unforgettable experience!

We were honored to welcome Author Emilie Richards, who spoke with our residents and shared stories from her remarkable career.
With over 80 published novels spanning romance, mystery, and general fiction, Emilie’s visit was a true literary treat for our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Resident Library Committee for organizing this inspiring event. Your dedication to bringing enriching experiences to our residents is deeply appreciated.

📖 From heartfelt fiction to captivating mysteries, Emilie’s stories continue to touch lives—and her time with us was no exception.