Building Community Through Service, Connection, and Shared Heritage
On May 2, Emerald Hills Institute proudly joined neighbors and community partners for the inspiring “Find Your Roots” interfaith community service project in Salt Lake City.
Co-hosted by the Emerson and Garden Park Wards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, alongside East Liberty Park Community Organization and the Salt Lake City Public Parks Department, the event brought together more than 60 volunteers dedicated to strengthening both the neighborhood and community connections.
Participants spent the day:
- Pulling weeds and cleaning park spaces
- Spreading mulch and improving landscaping
- Digging tree wells to support healthy urban greenery
- Learning about local neighborhood history and civic engagement
- Exploring ancestry and family heritage through FamilySearch resources
Beyond the service work, the gathering created meaningful opportunities for people of different backgrounds and faith traditions to connect, collaborate, and build new friendships.
The event reflected the shared values of compassion, service, and community partnership that continue to guide Emerald Hills Institute’s outreach efforts throughout Utah.
“We met new people and found new friends. This was both refreshing and deeply satisfying.”
Emerald Hills Institute extends sincere appreciation to every volunteer, partner organization, and community member who participated and helped make the project a success. Together, we continue building stronger neighborhoods through service and understanding.
