For a Brighter Future
Our mission is to care for those in need, and provide opportunities for people to elevate their life style.
Our Vision
At Gregersen Foundation, we envision a world where every person has access to the resources they need to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. We strive to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Our Values
Our organization is built on a foundation of compassion, integrity, and accountability. We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, and we are committed to using our resources in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Our Team
Our team is made up of dedicated professionals and volunteers who are passionate about making a difference. We work tirelessly to ensure that our programs are meeting the needs of those we serve.
Meet The Founders
Jerry and Christine, the founders of the Gregersen Foundation, have dedicated their lives to building both businesses and communities. Jerry learned Spanish at age 20 while serving a mission in Ecuador, and years later, during a senior mission together, he and Christine witnessed the deep needs in a rural part of Peru. Moved by what they saw, they felt inspired to create real, lasting change, and the foundation's first project (Peru Hope) was born.
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Our Community Programs
Supporting Orphanages
By partnering with local orphanages, we help to foster hope and stability by donating food, resources, time, and love to the youth of Peru.
Trade Skill Classes
We partner with government entities that provide us with accredited teachers to teach a variety of trade skills. There are classes in cosmetology, cooking, education, management & more. After completing these classes, participants graduate with a license, so they are able to start their own business if they choose to do so.
Workshops
Workshops provide Peruvians with the skills and resources they need to grow and flourish. Some of our workshops include business mentoring, sexual assault prevention, and teaching life skills.
Tutoring Students
With the right tutoring support, students gain the skills and confidence to excel in school and beyond.
Why Home BUilding?
In the United States of America, homeownership has long been a symbol of stability, a reward for hard work and a foundation for future success. Much of this is made possible through access to financing, clear standards, and a culture that values personal responsibility in ownership.
In Peru, many families face significant barriers to achieving the same level of stability, often relying on long-term rentals or saving for years to purchase modest homes. While many admire aspects of the American lifestyle, opportunities to pursue similar paths at home are limited.
At Peru Hope, we’re working to bring lasting opportunity to Peruvian communities by building quality, American style homes complete with trusses, shingles, fenced yards, green space, and parking pads. These homes are designed to offer comfort and pride of ownership. Families rent these homes affordably for 10 years, paying only about half the total cost. At the end of the term, the home is fully donated to them.
Through this model, we aim not just to build houses, but to inspire a shift in mindset, one that empowers Peruvians to elevate their lifestyle, embrace personal responsibility, and step into a brighter, more sustainable future.
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