The Arc Mercer News

The Arc Mercer Farm is entering an exciting new chapter with the early groundwork now underway for a future wildflower meadow. With guidance and support from Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space , our team has officially begun the preparation process by laying down a tarp, an important first step in restoring the land and preparing it for native planting later this Spring. This meadow represents more than a landscaping project. It is a long-term investment in sustainability,

The Arc Mercer’s Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC) continues to demonstrate the power of culture, community, and compassion through the work of its Cultural Connection Groups.  Most recently, the Jamaican Cultural Connection Group led a meaningful clothing drive and fundraising effort to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica. With support from staff across the agency, the initiative raised critical funds and supplies that were delivered directly to those impacted.

The Arc Mercer has begun to work on an innovative initiative that has the potential to redefine what independence can look like in IDD services: a thoughtfully designed pet ownership policy for the consumers the agency supports. Across the field, pet ownership is rarely addressed in a structured, intentional way. The Arc Mercer is taking a different approach, one that recognizes the powerful role animals can play in emotional well-being, motivation, routine-building, and pers

In 2026, The Arc Mercer will be working toward  a renewed focus on meaningful goal progression for the people the agency supports. While individualized goals are widely used across IDD services, there is currently no nationally accepted standard  that defines what quality goal progression should look like. As a result, goals can vary greatly across providers and systems. At The Arc Mercer, this gap presents an opportunity for thoughtful improvement. Rather than focusing only

This holiday season, the Arc Mercer’s Residential Department once again brought its Good Neighbor Program to through a heartfelt door-to-door holiday outreach led by residential staff and the individuals supported by the agency. Together, staff and consumers stepped into the neighborhoods surrounding Arc Mercer group homes to personally wish neighbors a happy holiday season. With poinsettias in hand, the group went door to door, sharing smiles, warm greetings, and small momen

The Arc Mercer gathered for its December Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC) Awards Luncheon , celebrating staff members whose commitment, compassion, and leadership make a meaningful difference every day. The agency recognized two Employees of the Month and two Rising Stars  from October and November, while also honoring work anniversaries and the collective effort behind the agency’s culture of excellence. At the heart of the event were the stories shared through peer nominati