The Arc Mercer News

The Arc Mercer recently gathered with employees, board members, friends, and members of the Strycharz family for a special ceremony officially renaming our Klockner Road residence in Hamilton The Strycharz Group Home. The dedication recognizes the Strycharz family's longstanding connection to The Arc Mercer and, in particular, the remarkable legacy of Helen Strycharz, who devoted 43 years of service to the organization. Executive Director Steve Cook reflected on the important

The Arc Mercer recently came together to celebrate Jamaican culture, history, and community during a special Jamaica Independence and Emancipation Flag Raising Celebration, organized by the Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC) and its Jamaican Cultural Connection Group. The celebration brought employees, consumers, board members, community leaders, and guests together for the raising of the Jamaican flag, music, cultural traditions, food, and remarks recognizing the tremendous inf

The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize Marqui Pittson as our latest Rising Star of the Month, an award celebrating individuals who demonstrate meaningful growth, determination, independence, and personal achievement. Marqui was nominated by DSP and TAC Ambassador Jason Davis, who has watched his confidence and independence grow significantly. “Marqui is the embodiment of ‘You can do it,’” Jason shared. “He has transitioned from someone who had a hard time being around others to

The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize Stephanie Rutledge as our latest Employee of the Month, celebrating more than 30 years of service and a continued commitment to the health, independence, and well-being of the individuals she supports. Stephanie was nominated by Residential Director Tami Mckenzie-Henry, who highlighted the consistency, patience, and leadership Stephanie brings to the Greenwood program every day. “Stephanie has proven over and over again that she is 100% in

The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize Ezekiel Freeman, Group Home Manager at Village, as our latest Dawn Carmosino Team Impact Award honoree, celebrating the leadership, compassion, and commitment he brings to the individuals, families, and employees he supports. The Dawn Carmosino Team Impact Award is presented quarterly to recognize outstanding members of The Arc Mercer’s leadership and administrative teams. Like our Employee of the Month and Rising Star programs, anyone can

The Arc Mercer is proud to celebrate three employees who have reached important milestones in their careers with our organization. This month, we recognize Adegbenga Adewole, Shift Manager at Alice, and Tolulope Afolabi, Supervising Behavior Shift Manager at Colonial, for five years of service, along with Rudy Galvez, Driver, who is celebrating an impressive 10 years with The Arc Mercer. Milestone anniversaries give us an opportunity to recognize the experience, consistency,