The Arc Mercer News

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Team Atmosphere Committee’s Black Culture Advisory Group delivered a powerful tribute to heritage and community progress. The event, held both in-person and virtually, served as a cornerstone of the agency’s commitment to cultural awareness and staff engagement. This year’s program was a great place to celebrate the mission of the Black Cultural Advisory Group to build a strong infrastructure for black individuals and families with special

Each December, the Arc Mercer continues one of its most cherished traditions, the Holly Jolly Holiday Tour. Over the course of four days, the agency’s executive leadership and administrative team visited every program site and all 25 residential group homes, delivering holiday gifts for consumers and bonuses for staff. More than a celebration, the tour is a personal commitment from leadership to meet every employee, shake their hand, and thank them for the life-changing work

The Arc Mercer hosted its 2025 Annual Fall Gala at the Stone Terrace in Hamilton , bringing together staff, families, community partners, and dedicated supporters for an evening of celebration, gratitude, and mission-driven storytelling. This year’s gala raised an extraordinary $301,000 , a testament to the community’s belief in the agency’s life-changing work and its commitment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). These vital funds will dir

The Arc Mercer’s Family Supports Department proudly represented the agency at a recent ASAH Membership Meeting, an event bringing together leaders from across New Jersey’s special education and adult service communities. The Arc Mercer was a sponsor of the meeting and luncheon, continuing its commitment to supporting statewide collaboration in the field of intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) services. Senior Director of Program Development Stacy Klein and Direct

The Arc Mercer’s Residential Team recently hosted one of the agency’s most cherished traditions— our annual Beach Day at Ortley Beach in...

Arc Mercer’s innovative teaching farm and housing project took an important step forward this month when our leadership team presented...