Emerald Hills Institute builds an inclusive community through active conversations among different faiths, cultures, and world views. Our differences are opportunities for connection, and we find compassionate ways to support each other through the channels of art, culture, humanities, education, and stewardship.
Emerald Hills Institute supports the sharing of ideas – but true change happens in partnership with action. Our vision is to enable the actions of service to others whenever possible as it leads to supporting, strengthening, and nurturing our shared and diverse community.
Emerald Hills Institute (or EHI) was founded as a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization by a group of dedicated volunteers in Salt Lake City, Utah – citizens of the world who have been drawn to this area and now call it home. Our principle motivation is to do good for the community we live in. Emerald Hills Institute receives donations and is supported by business people and professionals, and consistently achieves and efficient, high level of output due to the support of many committed volunteers.
On August 24th, Emerald Hills Institute had the honor of joining the Utah Jordan River Communication Council at the South Jordan Chapel for an evening of dialogue, learning, and community
Today, we celebrate freedom, unity, and the courage that built this nation. Wishing everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day!
On May 31, 2025, Salt Lake City came alive with music, movement, and cultural pride as the 22nd Multicultural Ethnic Dance Festival filled the Olympic Legacy Plaza at
Join us on September 13th for the 9/11 National Day of Service to assemble Student Weekend Kits for schools in the Granite School District. The goal on this day of...
Emerald Hills Institute has partnered with Terraine to bring you a unique experience! We are delighted to extend an invitation to our upcoming Turkish Coffee Night, a unique blend of...
Dear Friends, We are excited to announce that Emerald Hills Institute is offering Turkish Language Lessons for Beginners! This is a wonderful opportunity to embark on...
It is remarkably easy to relax into viewing all the world as endless encounters of “us” versus “them”. Through service and mutual appreciation, this core of volunteers quickly recognized that those things which are common among all people – a desire for health and safety, security for our children, and peaceful society – far outweigh the differences, and whatever differences there are such as language, background, and traditions can be explored and appreciated.
