Tuesday, December 06, 2011
Arc Mercer music program help keep clients rock steady (with video)

EWING — “Thump, thump, THUMP!” sounds the drumbeat. “Thump, thump, THUMP!”

The sound reverberates through the room at Arc Mercer, making the painted figures on the wall appear to dance. A man moves through a crowd of developmentally disabled adults, ensuring all the participants are keeping time. “Thump, thump, THUMP!”

Thursday, October 06, 2011
Hughes to open conference on meeting needs of transportation disadvantaged in Mercer County

TRENTON, N.J. - Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes will open a Conference Oct. 6, 2011, for local organizations and transportation customers to announce new projects to improve transportation services for Mercer County residents. The Mercer County Coalition for Coordinated Transportation has been meeting for several years to streamline and improve services for seniors, people with disabilities and people with low incomes facing transportation barriers.

Friday, August 12, 2011
Ewing town hall shows off fine art

EWING — Two walls of town hall are awash with paintings and prints executed in all the colors of the rainbow by area artists with disabilities.

Brilliant pinks, yellows, greens, reds and blues shout out for attention and draw smiles from onlookers who pause to admire the oils and acrylics painted on canvas as well as some colorful prints.

Thursday, August 04, 2011
Arc program nurtures untapped art talents

EWING — Arthur Coombe is overjoyed. A grin plastered on his face, he sits, tightly clutching the hands of his mother and sister, barely able to hold himself back from showering them both with kisses.

Across the hall hangs a neon green painting inhabited by black, flowy lines. It’s Arthur’s work, and his pride in having it hang in such a place gleams in his eyes.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
ARC Mercer featured in The Trentonian

ARC Mercer Commited to securing for all people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals

Thursday, Jun. 09, 2011
ARC Mercer Health Center for People with Developmental Disabilities opens its doors in Trenton

Key Donor of Innovative and Unique Center to be Recognized During Opening.

Wednesday, Jun. 08, 2011
DHS COMISSIONER VELEZ TO JOIN IN OPENING OF ARC MERCER HEALTH CENTER FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Key Donor of Innovative and Unique Center to be Recognized During Opening.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
HAMILTON EXTENDS JANITORIAL CONTRACT

HAMILTON -- The township expanded its partnership with Arc Mercer last night, approving a two-year contract with the organization for janitorial services.

Tuesday, Mar. 15, 2011
Arc Mercer Annual Walk-a-Thon

SAVE THE DATE
ARC MERCER ANNUAL WALK-A-THON
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Veterans Park, Hamilton Township
Registration: 9:00 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010
Hearts, wallets open for clinic as Arc Mercer fulfills a dream

The stars seemed to align for the Arc Mercer, a non-profit agency that provides services to area residents with developmental disabilities, on Nov. 12, the night of their annual fall gala.

Friday, Nov. 12, 2010
Annual Fall Gala

Honors to be presented include the Community Hero, Community Service, Arc Mercer Consumer Spotlight, and Employee of the Year Awards!

Wednesday, June 02, 2010
Hopewell Valley Community Bank ‘on board’ with Arc Mercer’s bus advertising program

Each day, Arc Trans buses travel hundreds of miles throughout Mercer County to provide transportation to over 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities. Consumers of The Arc Mercer rely on this transportation to get to and from work.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The Arc Mercer to host annual Walk-a-thon to benefit individuals with disabilities.

The Arc Mercer’s annual Walkathon and Community Celebration will take place on Saturday, May 22, at 9 a.m. at Veteran’s Park in Hamilton. This year’s event aims to raise funds to benefit individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Arc Mercer Preschool Programs Supported Through $50,000 Grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb

(Ewing, N.J.) – The Arc Mercer announced that it received a $50,000 grant from Bristol-Myers Squibb today, which will allow the organization to continue offering a range of wraparound services to preschool children. This is The Arc Mercer’s third grant from the company in the past four years.