Oak Bank Deepens Local Commitment with $25,000 Gift to Agrace to Support Dementia Village and Day Club Leadership Office
Oak Bank proudly announces a $25,000 commitment to Agrace in Fitchburg, supporting the innovative Ellen and Peter Johnson Dementia Village and the Day Club Leadership Office, which will be named in recognition of Oak Bank’s generosity.
Agrace’s Dementia Village is a groundbreaking, neighborhood-style care community inspired by the internationally recognized Hogeweyk model in the Netherlands. Designed to prioritize dignity, independence and meaningful daily life, the village will feature small household-style homes, shared living spaces and secure outdoor areas that encourage social connection and everyday routines — offering a compassionate alternative to traditional memory care while supporting both residents and their caregivers.
Oak Bank’s $25,000 commitment will help support the Day Club Leadership Office, a central hub within the Dementia Village that will guide programming, services and caregiver support for day club participants and residents alike.
“At Oak Bank, we believe thriving communities are built through compassion, innovation and partnership,” said Terry Taylor, President & CEO of Oak Bank. “We are honored to support the Agrace Dementia Village and help ensure individuals living with dementia and their families have access to
thoughtful, person-centered care right here in Fitchburg.”
“Oak Bank’s investment in the Dementia Village and the Day Club Leadership Office reflects our long-standing commitment to community well-being,” said Bob Gorsuch, Executive Chairman & Founder of Oak Bank. “This project represents a transformative approach to dementia care, and we’re proud to be part of something that will truly change lives close to home.”
The Agrace Dementia Village is being supported through a community capital campaign and represents a significant step forward in reimagining dementia care in the United States.
