The Arc Mercer News

Richard Galgano | November Employee of the Month Cultivating Growth Through Purposeful Support The Arc Mercer proudly recognized Richard Galgano  from our Occupational Training Center , as the November 2025 Employee of the Month for his thoughtful leadership and deep commitment to meaningful outcomes for the consumers he supports. With four years of dedicated service, Richard is known for approaching his work with care, intention, and a steady focus on long-term impact. Nomin

Frontline staff at The Arc Mercer are more than the backbone of daily operations, they are essential partners in shaping the agency’s future. The TAC Ambassador Program  strengthens that partnership by elevating mission-critical staff, including Direct Support Professionals, Behavioral DSPs, Job Coaches, and Shift Managers, into leadership and strategic planning roles. Ambassadors serve as a bridge between staff and the Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC),  ensuring that frontlin

The Arc Mercer’s Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC) hosted its January 2026 Awards Luncheon on Friday, January 23, recognizing outstanding employees, celebrating personal growth, and honoring years of dedicated service across the agency.  The luncheon brought staff together to reflect on the meaningful contributions that strengthen Arc Mercer’s mission and workplace culture. Rising Star of the Month: Kevin Pearce  One of our residents, Kevin Pearce, was recognized as the Decembe

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