(above) Ryan Faye, host of Cranford’s “Evening of Shining Stars”, recently presented a $4,000 check to Stephanie DeSouza representing the ARC of Union County. The ARC is a non-profit agency serving those with developmental disabilities in Union County. Evening of Shining Stars, is a variety show featuring Cranford’s special needs students. All proceeds from the show go toward the ARC of Union County and a scholarship fund set up for a special needs student pursuing their post secondary education. Shining Stars is an organization started in 2012 to help promote the arts and give children with special needs the opportunity to pursue the arts through acting, singing and dancing. Sally Curci, founder and director of Shining Stars is also featured in the photo.
