The Arc Mercer News

In honor of National Boss’s Day , the Arc Mercer extends heartfelt appreciation to Executive Director Steve Cook  for his exceptional leadership and steadfast dedication to the agency’s mission. Steve’s innovative approach and commitment to excellence have continued to move the Arc Mercer forward—strengthening programs, empowering staff, and enhancing the quality of life for the individuals we serve. Under Steve’s direction, the Arc Mercer has continued to grow as a leader in

The Arc Mercer is proud to announce a new community initiative led by our food service program at the OTC . Consumers, with support from staff and fellow participants, are preparing fresh, homemade soup to donate to the Volunteers of America’s Amani House . The project begins in the Arc Mercer Café at our headquarters, where the team carefully prepares, cooks, and packages each batch of soup. Thanks to the dedication of Employment Specialist Tametrius Gerald  and the hard wor

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 is proud to celebrate another outstanding quarter of excellence across our Day and Residential Programs ! Thanks to the dedication of our staff and the commitment to quality and accountability, both areas achieved Platinum Star Status —the highest level of recognition in the Star Program. Day Program Shines Bright This quarter, the Campus Day Program  reached near-perfect performance across several key metrics: Therap Entries:  Out of 8,313 possible entries, on

The Arc Mercer proudly recognizes Lucmane Receit , Direct Support Professional at Vanderveer, as the Employee of the Month for August 2025 . In just over a year with the agency, Lucmane has become known for his steady reliability, humble strength, and genuine compassion for the individuals he supports. Since joining the Arc Mercer in March 2024 , shortly after emigrating from Haiti, Lucmane has quickly become an integral part of the Vanderveer team . His presence is defined

The Arc Mercer proudly recognizes Andrea Resko , Director of the Healthcare Center , as this quarter’s Dawn Carmosino Team Impact Award   recipient. Andrea’s leadership is defined by a deep sense of compassion, authenticity, and steady guidance—qualities that have made a lasting impression on both her team and the individuals supported through the Healthcare Center. Andrea’s influence extends far beyond her professional responsibilities. She is known for creating an atmospher