Sons of Norway was organized as a fraternal benefit society by 18 Norwegian immigrants in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 16, 1895. Its goal was to protect members and their families from the financial hardships experienced during times of sickness or death. The mission expanded to include the preservation of Norwegian heritage and culture. It is the largest Norwegian organization outside Norway. It promotes Norwegian traditions and fraternal fellowship through the cultural and social opportunities offered in local lodge and district lodge activities. These activities include language camps and classes, scholarships, handicrafts, cooking and heritage classes, heritage programs, sports programs, travel opportunities, Viking Magazine, and outreach programs. The lodge may be rented out for wedding receptions, parties and other events.
French & Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust is a community based charitable organization which works to protect lands and areas in northern Chester County. The organization works to conserve scenic and agricultural lands and also works to create greenways and trails along creek areas. The trust was established in 1967 and has protected over 9,000 acres of natural and park lands. The organization has also worked to place numerous sites and districts on the National Register of Historic Places.
Doylestown Borough Office is the official organization representing information for the borough of Doylestown. It offers information to residents and visitors on upcoming public meetings, shopping, dining and businesses in the area.
Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce offers businesses memberships into its halls, helping businesses to connect and grow. There are more than 2,000 businesses, nonprofit and for-profit, signed up. The Chamber of Commerce provides numerous ways for businesses to meet the community through programs, such as Bucks Fever artists' studio tour, Filmfest, expos and governmental affairs.
Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum is located on Cemetery Lane in Ross Ross Township. According to the Catholic Cemeteries Association of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, it originally opened in 1888 and was known over the years as "North Side Catholic Cemetery." In 1997 it was renamed to Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery by the local Catholic Bishop Donald Wuerl. As of 2008, there are over 46,000 entombments in Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery.
