Social Commitment
The Philadelphia Cervical Collar Company is committed to improving the quality of life and enhancing the vitality of the community in which we operate. We implement our objective with financial contributions, volunteer efforts and product donations. Our focus is on programs and organizations that address social advancement, economic stimulus and environmental preservation to sustain the community's growth.
We believe that social advancement occurs when individuals have access to opportunity. Individuals who have access to opportunity can realize their potential, improve their lives and contribute to the community's sustainable growth.
Community Involvement
We support a number of community-based educational, civic, and cultural activities carried out by non-profit organizations. Successful communities recognize the interdependence of social advancement, economic stimulus and environmental preservation. Through financial contributions, volunteer efforts and product donations, we provide support to programs and non-profit organizations that address the requirements for a community's growth.
Charitable Contributions
From its beginning over 50 year ago, our Company has prided itself on the fundamental principal of improving the quality of life of individuals and the community. We are sensitive to charitable organizations and support their role in the community financially, as well as volunteering efforts.

Throughout his life, Charles Greiner was involved in the community. He donated braces to less-fortunate people and performed community service at local clinics and hospitals in an effort to offer his medical assistance.
Of the original six employees at Charles Greiner and Company, two were physically challenged and former patients of Mr. Greiner. He believed that patients would feel more comfortable around people with similar conditions. They would understand the traumatic and painful lives the patients endured. In addition, this was a way of hiring individuals who would otherwise not be employed; in effect, he created a sheltered work environment for people who had no other viable opportunities.

This community-based involvement was taught to the Gramaglia and Calabrese families. Mr. Greiner demonstrated how reaching into the community to assist people could be self-rewarding and translated into positive recognition. Our family retained his teachings and imprinted it in their corporate strategy. They continued Mr. Greiner's humanitarian efforts and set-aside time for patients who were unable to receive proper medical attention. Many times, they would arrange for local physicians to meet with underprivileged patients at their shop on weekends. In addition, they would have drives to reclaim old braces from former patients and refurbish them for needy individuals.

Mr. Calabrese taught his children the importance of giving back to the community with what they were fortunate to have. No one was ever turned away while Mr. Calabrese operated the Company.
Mr. Calabrese donated a significant amount of money to an up-start organization called the "Year of the Child in EMS". No one understood why he did it, but after his passing his wife Rita realized the tremendous impact he made in the advancement in pediatric medicine at their annual national meeting in Washington D.C. In his newsletter, Chairperson, Dr. Bob Lutten, said the following:

"There are certain people who truly make a difference, Tony Calabrese was one of those people. The Year of the Child in Emergency Medical Services campaign and the children of our country are in his debt. He personally assured the success of the campaign at a critical time in its evolution by his generous financial support. It was an effort born out of love, without regard for what it might do for him personally or for his business. Apparently this type of behavior was not out of line with the way he lived the rest of his life."
Mr. Calabrese's children, Salvatore and Carolyn continue in their father's tradition of charitable offering and community obligations. They still donate cervical collars with the same humble attitude their Company has had for over 50 years. Although his children are not certified orthotists, they have both volunteered at a local hospital when they were in college. Salvatore is actively involved in several charitable organizations and spent two years as a board member of the American Heart Association, Philadelphia branch. Carolyn was instrumental in developing a business relationship with Bancroft Employment Services, affiliated with the Bancroft School, which provides assistance to physically and mentally challenged individuals. The Company in 1995 was their largest employer and received the "Enhancing Employment Opportunities for People with Abilities" award.