Since April 6, 1874 when a group of brothers formed a committee to establish a Masonic Lodge in Needham, Norfolk Lodge has been actively involved in many aspects of community life in Needham and the surrounding communities. In addition to being actively engaged in supporting Masonic charitable programs chosen by the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, Norfolk Lodge is very engaged in supporting local civic and government organizations in the local community.
These include sponsorship of a Little League team, assisting the Needham Rotary Club with their Thanksgiving dinner program which provides a meal to those less fortunate residents and families in town as well as assisting the Needham Scouts with their Scouting for Food Drive. In addition, the Norfolk lodge financially supports the Needham YMCA, the Needham Community Council, the Carter Church Children's Center, the Walker School, the River School, the Needham Parks & Recreation Department and the Needham Exchange Club.