The Arc Mercer News

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

The Arc Mercer’s Recruitment Team wants to send a huge thank you to everyone who helped make our second job fair of 2026 a massive success. While our first job fair of the year focused on general hiring, this event specifically targeted open positions in our Janitorial and Day Program teams, while continuing to hire for our Residential homes. Thanks to everyone's hard work, we brought in incredible results that will help us keep providing top-quality care across Mercer County

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

The Arc Mercer Recreation Department recently coordinated a memorable trip to Medieval Times, giving 13 consumers the opportunity to enjoy an afternoon filled with excitement, entertainment, and community fun. Thanks to the support of the Transportation Department, consumers traveled safely to and from the event, helping make the experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone involved. From cheering knights and galloping horses to a royal feast fit for a king, the trip created

The Arc Mercer is proud to celebrate an incredible milestone in our culture of appreciation and recognition. In April, staff submitted 54 Employee of the Month nominations, the highest number of nominations we’ve received so far this year. This achievement reflects something bigger than numbers. It shows that employees across the agency are taking the time to recognize the hard work, compassion, leadership, and dedication they see every day in their coworkers. Whether it’s a

The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize Melanie Becker as this month’s Rising Star, celebrating her determination, perseverance, and commitment to building a successful future through the OTC program. Melanie has shown outstanding dedication to her training program, consistently putting in the effort to learn new skills and prepare herself for employment opportunities. With a strong interest in food service, she continues to work hard toward her goal of securing a position in th