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 February 26, the Emerald Hills Institute held its annual Interfaith Iftar, welcoming faith leaders, elected officials, community partners, and friends for an evening of connection, reflection, and shared celebration.
People from all walks of life gathered at the Miller Campus Conference Center in Sandy for a meaningful interfaith iftar during the holy month of Ramadan. The evening brought together
Emerald Hills Institute was honored to host an Interfaith Ramadan Dinner in Sandy, bringing together religious and community leaders to foster understanding, unity, and mutual respect. During this sacred month
The Interfaith Iftar at Utah Valley University was a truly remarkable evening, bringing together approximately 130 university students for a meaningful experience of learning, dialogue, and community. Our partner for
On February 26, Emerald Hills Institute officials, Zeynep Kariparduc, Chair and Sergazi Nurbavliyev, Executive Director together with North American University President Faruk Taban, had the honor of visiting Lieutenant Governor
The February 19 Law Enforcement Iftar was a meaningful evening that brought together community members and law enforcement for connection and understanding. The program opened with welcoming remarks by Zeynep
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.
