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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

The Arc Mercer’s Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC) hosted its January 2026 Awards Luncheon on Friday, January 23, recognizing outstanding employees, celebrating personal growth, and honoring years of dedicated service across the agency. The luncheon brought staff together to reflect on the meaningful contributions that strengthen Arc Mercer’s mission and workplace culture. Rising Star of the Month: Kevin Pearce One of our residents, Kevin Pearce, was recognized as the Decembe

The Arc Mercer Farm is entering an exciting new chapter with the early groundwork now underway for a future wildflower meadow. With guidance and support from Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space , our team has officially begun the preparation process by laying down a tarp, an important first step in restoring the land and preparing it for native planting later this Spring. This meadow represents more than a landscaping project. It is a long-term investment in sustainability,

In 2026, The Arc Mercer will be working toward a renewed focus on meaningful goal progression for the people the agency supports. While individualized goals are widely used across IDD services, there is currently no nationally accepted standard that defines what quality goal progression should look like. As a result, goals can vary greatly across providers and systems. At The Arc Mercer, this gap presents an opportunity for thoughtful improvement. Rather than focusing only