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.
Avenues Ramadan Dinner The shared purpose of the Avenues Interfaith Ramadan dinner was to build bridges of interfaith friendship, respectfully learn from each other, and for our children to
On March 20th, the Emerald Hills Institute collaborated with a local Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ward to host an Interfaith Iftar. The evening included a
On March 15th, the Emerald Hills Institute hosted an Educators Iftar, providing an opportunity for teachers and school staff to learn about the experiences of their fasting students
On March 8th, the Emerald Hills Institute hosted its Annual Interfaith & Dialogue Iftar, bringing together a diverse community to foster understanding, connection, and shared reflection. The evening
Emerald Hills Institute and Salt Lake City Police Department Host Law Enforcement Iftar On March 7th, the Emerald Hills Institute partnered with the Salt Lake City Police Department
On March 2, Emerald Hills Institute and the Mt. Olympus Presbyterian Church held a joint, interfaith iftar at the church. The event started with speeches given by Micah
Dear Friends, Take a pause and join us for an afternoon of creativity, cultural learning, and connection! Emerald Hills Institute invites you to Setting Apart a Sacred Space, a hands-on...
A coat sitting in your closet could make a real difference for someone facing the cold. Emerald Hills Institute invites you to join our Winter Clothing Drive to support unhoused...
Hi Friends, Join Emerald Hills Institute for a hands-on afternoon of Turkish cooking! Learn to prepare three delicious dishes, connect with fellow food lovers, and enjoy the flavors of Türkiye...
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.
