PBA Donates Shoprite Funds to Cranford Family Care

The Cranford Policemen's Benevolent Assocation donated $600 in Shoprite gift certificates to Cranford Family Care this past month in memory of Cranford Lt. Russell Wilde who died 10 years ago. 

‘The members of the Cranford PBA are committed to helping Cranford residents who use the services and assistance afforded by the Cranford Family Care Association," said PBA President Matthew R. Nazzaro. "We commend those residents who consistently answer the call to help their neighbors and are pleased to lend our helping hand as well."

The Cranford PBA is a not-for-profit organization chartered in 1922 that's main goal is to represent the police officers of Cranford.  Its membership consists of every police officer in Cranford, including Chief Eric Mason. It exists as a local chapter of the New Jersey State Policemen's Benevolent Association. 

Aside from negotiating contracts for police membership, the Cranford PBA participates in many civic fundraisers to help out local charities within the community in an effort to give back to the community.  About 80 percent of its members currently live in the town.

Recently, the local PBA chapter partnered with the Cranford Police Department during National Night Out and donated free Italian ices and pretzels to all in attendance.