The Arc Mercer News

Determination, sportsmanship, and months of hard work were on full display as several Arc Mercer consumers recently represented the agency at the Special Olympics Summer Games, competing alongside athletes from across New Jersey in Track & Field, Bocce, and Softball events. The competition provided consumers with an opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities, build confidence, and experience the excitement of participating in one of the state's premier sporting events f

The Arc Mercer’s Coaster Club has spent the summer making monthly trips to Six Flags Great Adventure, giving consumers the opportunity to enjoy thrilling rides, build friendships, and experience all the excitement the park has to offer. During their most recent visit, the group took a journey through the Six Flags Wild Safari. While recreation is always about having fun, experiences like the safari offer additional opportunities for learning, discovery, and community engageme

Every month, employees from across The Arc Mercer gather at the Team Atmosphere Committee's Award Luncheon at the Arc Mercer Café to celebrate a variety of accomplishments, including one of the most important recognitions we offer: employee service anniversaries. These milestones are more than dates on a calendar. They represent years of dedication, relationships built, challenges overcome, and lives changed. Every anniversary tells a story of an employee who chose to invest

Community events often provide a glimpse into the impact local organizations have beyond their walls. For the Arc Mercer, this year's participation in Bordentown City's Spring Festival showcased not only the talents of the individuals it serves, but also an innovative vision for creating new opportunities through horticulture. The annual festival brought together residents, families, local businesses, and community organizations for a day of celebration, shopping, and connect

At the Arc Mercer, innovation isn't just about technology or new programs, it's about finding better ways to support both employees and the individuals they serve. Over the past year, the Arc Mercer has been piloting an innovative overnight staffing model at one of its residential homes that allows overnight Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to rest during their shift while maintaining continuous supervision and support for residents. Under the program, two overnight staff

Every recreation outing represents more than a day on the calendar. It represents an opportunity for someone to build confidence, strengthen friendships, experience something new, and become more connected to their community. That commitment to meaningful engagement continues to be a priority throughout Arc Mercer's Residential Services. During the first six months of 2026, residential staff organized 1,889 community recreation outings for the individuals who live in the agen