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.
The 21st Multicultural Ethnic Dance Festival, hosted on June 1, 2024, at The Gateway in Salt Lake City, was a lively celebration of global cultures through dance. Organized by the
Emerald Hills Institute has concluded its 6-week Creating Aging Art Workshop series instructed by Saundra Shanti. Confronting a white canvas with hopes of creating a painting can be intimidating. The
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Emerald Hills Institute hosted a panel highlighting women’s success stories in collaboration with Tech-Moms and A Bolder Way Forward. The panel discussion, moderated
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:...
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...
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...
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.
