The Arc Mercer News

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

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

Step into the Arc Mercer’s Campus Day Program lately, and you will instantly feel the vibrant energy of self-expression. The art program has always been a hub for innovation, but a recent project has truly taken creativity to a new level. Consumers recently collaborated on a series of incredible, large-scale paper chain art pieces. Far from a simple craft, these colorful, sweeping creations required hours of dedication, transforming individual links into massive, cohesive wor

As the music played across Miracle League Field and kickballs flew through the warm spring air, something special was happening. Consumers, residential staff, and officers from the Hamilton Police Department gathered together for what was supposed to be a community kickball game. By the end of the day, it had become something much more, a celebration of friendship, inclusion, and the relationships that make The Arc Mercer feel like family. For many of the individuals we suppo

The Arc Mercer was proud to be part of Bordentown City's annual Spring Festival, a community celebration filled with local shopping, food, entertainment, and family fun. This year, the agency hosted a booth featuring flowers and plants grown through the Arc Mercer’s horticulture program, giving consumers the opportunity to showcase their hard work while gaining valuable real-world experience. Throughout the day, consumers enthusiastically welcomed visitors, discussed the pla

At the Arc Mercer, birthdays are more than just a date on the calendar, they are an opportunity to celebrate the unique individuals who make our homes and programs such special places. Over the past several months, the residential team has hosted birthday celebrations for five consumers, bringing together housemates, staff, family members, and friends to create memorable experiences filled with laughter, food, and community. Consumers Darlene, Mervin, George, Devahn, and Mark