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The Arc Mercer News


Growing Opportunity: How the Arc Mercer is Cultivating Innovation Through Horticulture
Community events often provide a glimpse into the impact local organizations have beyond their walls. For the Arc Mercer, this year's participation in Bordentown City's Spring Festival showcased not only the talents of the individuals it serves, but also an innovative vision for creating new opportunities through horticulture. The annual festival brought together residents, families, local businesses, and community organizations for a day of celebration, shopping, and connect
Jul 72 min read


Growing Connections at Bordentown's Spring Festival
The Arc Mercer was proud to be part of Bordentown City's annual Spring Festival, a community celebration filled with local shopping, food, entertainment, and family fun. This year, the agency hosted a booth featuring flowers and plants grown through the Arc Mercer’s horticulture program, giving consumers the opportunity to showcase their hard work while gaining valuable real-world experience. Throughout the day, consumers enthusiastically welcomed visitors, discussed the pla
Jun 92 min read


Rising Star of the Month: Melanie Becker
The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize Melanie Becker as this month’s Rising Star, celebrating her determination, perseverance, and commitment to building a successful future through the OTC program. Melanie has shown outstanding dedication to her training program, consistently putting in the effort to learn new skills and prepare herself for employment opportunities. With a strong interest in food service, she continues to work hard toward her goal of securing a position in th
May 282 min read


Rising Star of the Month: Michael Doney
The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize Michael Doney as this month’s Rising Star, honoring his dedication, growth, and commitment to success at the OTC program. Michael consistently arrives each day ready to learn, bringing focus, determination, and a strong work ethic to everything he does. His attentiveness and drive to master janitorial skills have set him apart, as he continues to build the knowledge and confidence needed to reach his goals. Whether taking on new assignmen
Apr 212 min read


Rising Star of the Month: Johnny Jean
The Arc Mercer is proud to recognize Johnny Jean of the OTC program as this month’s Rising Star of the Month. Nominated by Employment Specialist Robert Mattson , Johnny continues to stand out for his dedication to personal growth, strong work ethic, and positive impact on those around him. Johnny has shown remarkable commitment to improving both his vocational abilities and interpersonal skills . Through his participation in the program’s janitorial training, he has develope
Mar 242 min read


Project 601: Strategic 3-Year Planning Underway for Arc Mercer’s Liberian Connection
Under the guidance of the Liberian Cultural Connection Group and the Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC), a comprehensive three-year roadmap is currently being developed to upgrade and expand the services provided by our key partners in Liberia. Exporting Excellence to West Africa This ambitious initiative seeks to transplant the core competencies of The Arc Mercer to Western Africa. The primary objective is to take the successful service models developed here at the Arc Mercer a
Feb 272 min read
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