Our Mission

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.

 

Our Vision

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.

 

Background

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.

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Ramadan Dinners

Law Enforcement Iftar

The Emerald Hills Institute hosted an iftar in collaboration with the Utah Department of Public Safety on March 22nd. Many members of the Muslim community and many law enforcement members

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Inter-Faith Dialogue

Interfaith Iftar at SLCC

The Emerald Hills Institute had the privilege of breaking bread and sharing perspectives with over 150 guests at an interfaith Iftar dinner in collaboration with Salt Lake Community College Kurdish

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Upcoming & Past Events

21 February 2025
February 21 - March 28

    You are cordially invited to Creative Aging Art Stained Glass Workshop Series When: Every Friday from February 21 to March 28 at 3 pm to 5 pm Where:...

27 February 2025
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

  The Emerald Hills Institute is pleased to invite you to an unforgettable experience as we observe and learn about the untold stories of those who have faced hardship and...

28 February 2025
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    The Emerald Hills Institute is pleased to invite you to an unforgettable experience as we observe and learn about the untold stories of those who have faced hardship...

Why Emerald Hills Institute?

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.

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Educators Iftar 2023