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,

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

The Arc Mercer’s consumer artists recently unveiled a spectacular exhibition, "Constructed Realities,"  demonstrating a powerful commitment to creative expression and challenging viewers to embrace the bizarre and unexpected. The art program’s Arc Collective, featuring the work of more than 40 artists  and showcasing 68 distinct pieces , successfully brought the theme of Surrealism  to life. The movement, which celebrates the subconscious and the power of imagination, served

The Arc Mercer is proud to celebrate another outstanding quarter of excellence across our Day and Residential Programs ! Thanks to the dedication of our staff and the commitment to quality and accountability, both areas achieved Platinum Star Status —the highest level of recognition in the Star Program. Day Program Shines Bright This quarter, the Campus Day Program  reached near-perfect performance across several key metrics: Therap Entries:  Out of 8,313 possible entries, on

David John | July 2025 Employee of the Month A Positive Force at Campus Day Program David John, DSP at the Campus Day Program and proud...

A Positive Force at Campus Day Program  The August Employee of the Month  award was presented to David John , a DSP at the Campus Day...