The Arc Mercer News

The Arc Mercer recently gathered with employees, board members, friends, and members of the Strycharz family for a special ceremony officially renaming our Klockner Road residence in Hamilton The Strycharz Group Home. The dedication recognizes the Strycharz family's longstanding connection to The Arc Mercer and, in particular, the remarkable legacy of Helen Strycharz, who devoted 43 years of service to the organization. Executive Director Steve Cook reflected on the important

The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize Ezekiel Freeman, Group Home Manager at Village, as our latest Dawn Carmosino Team Impact Award honoree, celebrating the leadership, compassion, and commitment he brings to the individuals, families, and employees he supports. The Dawn Carmosino Team Impact Award is presented quarterly to recognize outstanding members of The Arc Mercer’s leadership and administrative teams. Like our Employee of the Month and Rising Star programs, anyone can

After 27 years of dedicated service to The Arc Mercer, Cheryl Smith, DSP in the Arc Mercer's Residential Program, is beginning a well-earned retirement. For nearly three decades, Cheryl has been a familiar and caring presence in the Arc Mercer's group homes and supervised apartments, dedicating her career to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout those years, she has helped consumers grow more independent, celebrate accomplishments

Arc Mercer consumers and staff joined the Hamilton Township community for National Night Out, an annual event that brings residents and local law enforcement together to build stronger, safer communities. Several consumers from our residential programs attended alongside staff and met up with Residential Director Paul Lagana for an evening of community activities and connection. While there, the group also had the opportunity to snap a photo with Hamilton Township Mayor Jeff

The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize two outstanding consumers as our latest Rising Star of the Month honorees. This award celebrates individuals who demonstrate personal growth, determination, and a commitment to reaching their goals. Each recipient receives a signed and framed certificate from the Office of the Executive Director along with a $100 gift card, and both will be eligible for consideration as Rising Star of the Year. May Rising Star: Da'Zion Thompson Occupationa

At the Arc Mercer, innovation isn't just about technology or new programs, it's about finding better ways to support both employees and the individuals they serve. Over the past year, the Arc Mercer has been piloting an innovative overnight staffing model at one of its residential homes that allows overnight Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to rest during their shift while maintaining continuous supervision and support for residents. Under the program, two overnight staff