On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, The City Year Gala was held at the Crystal Tea Room. City Year joins young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them skills and opportunities to change the world. Bringing in 900 guests, City Year's gala is one of the largest happenings of nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia every year. This year, President of the Philadelphia Eagles, Joe Banner, was honored along with others. Photography by Jeff Fusco.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2009, The Phoenix Salon & Spa and Project H.O.M.E. teamed up for the Third Annual Women Empowering Women Event: A Night of Fashion and Compassion. Held in the Atrium of the luxury Phoenix Condominiums, the night of fashion and fun included silent auctions, food and refreshments along with a runway show. With more than 300 guests in attendance, the event raised $54,610 for Project H.O.M.E. Photography by Shira Yudkoff.

On Monday, May 11, 2009, Phillies’ pitcher Cole Hamels and wife Heidi Hamels hosted a carnival at the Carousel House Memorial Hall in the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park. The proceeds benefited their foundation, which aims to encourage and support community values and education in Philadelphia inner-city schools and also in in Malawi, Africa. Photography by Jeff Fusco.

On Monday, May 11, 2009, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia held its 16th Annual Achievement Awards Luncheon in Grand Ballroom at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. Co-chairmen of the luncheon were Mayor Nutter and Governor Rendell, who presented awards to individuals, organizations, and projects for their achievements in historic preservation. Photography by James Hamilton.

On Saturday, May 9, 2009, The Wellness Community Of Philadelphia held its 11th Annual “Evening In The Park” awards ceremony and celebration at The Suzanne Morgan Center in Fairmount Park. Guests enjoyed cocktails, dinner, music, and the presentation of awards to various community members. The event brought out 260 guests and raised $265,000 for the organization. Photography by Moscow Photography.