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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

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

At The Arc Mercer, independence has never been defined by what people cannot do, but by what becomes possible when the right supports are in place. As the agency looks ahead to 2026, that philosophy is guiding an innovative and thoughtful exploration: a structured pet ownership model for the people it supports . Pet ownership is a common part of life throughout the broader community, yet within IDD services it is rarely addressed in a formal or intentional way. Arc Mercer is

At The Arc Mercer, diversity is more than something we celebrate, it’s a strength that actively shapes how we serve, support, and give back. That commitment was powerfully demonstrated when the agency’s Team Atmosphere Committee (TAC) Jamaican Cultural Connection Group  stepped forward to support victims of Hurricane Melissa . In response to the devastation caused by the storm, the Jamaican Cultural Connection Group organized a clothing drive and fundraising effort to provid

At The Arc Mercer, our mission has always been driven by people, both the individuals we support and the dedicated staff who make that support possible every day. As we move into 2026, the agency is proud to introduce updated time-off and pay policies that reflect a simple but powerful principle: when we listen to our mission-critical staff, better systems follow . Over the past year, Arc Mercer engaged employees across roles and programs to better understand what they need t

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