The Arc Mercer News

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

With Nurse Appreciation Week just recently past, the Arc Mercer is proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible nurses who play such an important role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we serve. A special thank you goes to our dedicated on-call nurses, Desiree McDonald and Pauline Park-Maxwell, whose compassion, professionalism, and commitment make a lasting impact every single day. Whether responding to urgent concerns, supporting staff,

The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize two outstanding team members who have reached an important milestone, five years of service with the agency. Sharon Boone (BDSP, Special Needs Day Program) and Stephen Miller (Director of Program Ops) have each demonstrated long-standing dedication, leadership, and commitment to the mission of supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Reaching a five-year anniversary is a meaningful achievement and reflects y

A flag was raised in celebration, but by the end of the ceremony, something much bigger had risen with it: a $75,000 commitment to expand disability services in Sierra Leone, carrying The Arc Mercer’s mission of inclusion beyond New Jersey and across the Atlantic. At The Arc Mercer’s annual Sierra Leone Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony, hosted by the agency’s Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC) and Sierra Leone Cultural Connection Group, what began as a celebration of herit

Jaron Encarnación | Creating Connection Through Positive Energy The Arc Mercer proudly recognizes Jaron Encarnación of the Campus Day Program as an Employee of the Month honoree for his reliability, uplifting presence, and unwavering commitment to the consumers he supports. Since joining the agency, Jaron has quickly become known as a dependable teammate who brings calm, positivity, and a solutions-focused mindset to every challenge. Nominated by Taquise Hill, DSP and TAC Amb

At The Arc Mercer, caring for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is more than a profession, it is a calling. That commitment was powerfully demonstrated during January’s severe winter storm, when staff across the agency went above and beyond, many at personal risk, to ensure the individuals supported by The Arc Mercer remained safe, cared for, and never alone. During its recent Team Atmosphere Committee Awards celebration, The Arc Mercer recognized Hamilt