The Arc Mercer News

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

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

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

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

The Arc Mercer Farm continues to grow, both in scale and in impact. What began as a long-term vision for sustainability, learning, and meaningful engagement is steadily taking shape through thoughtful planning and hands-on progress. The most recent milestone marking this journey is the early groundwork for a future wildflower meadow , now underway at the farm. With guidance from Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space , Arc Mercer has begun preparing the land by laying a tarp

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