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 Friday, October 10th, 2025, Emerald Hills Institute (EHI) proudly participated in the Hinckley Institute of Politics 60th Anniversary Celebration, held at the University of Utah. The event honored six
On September 27, the Emerald Hills Institute hosted a Suicide Awareness Seminar and QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training on how to intervene in a respectful, sensitive, and effective way. This
On September 24th, the Emerald Hills Institute hosted an Intercultural Turkish Kahve Night in collaboration with Terraine, bringing together around 30 community members for an evening of culture, connection, and
Dear Community Members, We are excited to invite you to a meaningful and family-friendly event in partnership with the Emerald Hills Institute and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
✨ Mark Your Calendars! ✨ The 23rd Multicultural Dance & Arts Festival invites you to come together for a beautiful celebration of heritage, creativity, and shared experiences. 📅 May 23...
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.
