About Us
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Several years ago, Gladys Novinger was San Diego's Honorary Consul, a Board member at the Museum of the Man and a docent at the Museum of Art at Balboa Park. As she became familiar with the Park and its activities, she was chagrined to discover that Peru was not yet part of the International Cottages in the Park and she and like-minded Peruvians set out to do something about it.
They soon founded the House of Peru as a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization and on March 27, 2004 it was officially accepted as a member of the House of Pacific Relations (HPR). Since then, House of Peru has been active and an integral part of HPR as part of its 33 member cultures and nations that share their unique characteristics with San Diego and the millions of visitors who come back to the Park each year. In 2015, with House of Peru leading the way as the HPR worked through the City of San Diego's many required bureaucratic steps and approvals, we have at last received authorization to build nine new international cottages in the Park. The design of the cottages is complete and we are now eagerly and enthusiastically looking forward to finally opening our cottage, strengthening our physical presence in the Park as we provide information about Peruvian culture, tourism, arts, music and commerce, sharing our millennial heritage with those who visit Balboa Park and using the cottage as a central meeting for Peruvians living in and visiting San Diego. Honoring Gladys & George Novinger: Unfortunately, House of Peru lost its Founder and President, Gladys Novinger and her husband George, past President and Board member, passed away in a tragic accident on late September 2017 in Hawai'i. Both Gladys and George were the heart and soul of this organization, they worked tirelessly throughout many years to share the Peruvian culture and finalize the plans to build a new cottage. The Board of Directors of House of Peru is committed more than ever to continue the legacy of cultural & community work shared by Gladys & George with all of the members at House of Peru. They touched the lives of many people in the San Diego area. They planted the seed of love for their community and volunteering at the highest level with a touch of humanity in so many ways. Their legacy will continue. 
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Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Balboa Park receives thousands of daily visitors
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MissionTo promote and celebrate Peruvian culture with the community at large.
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VisionFoster a safe environment where Peruvian culture and traditions are kept alive.
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ProjectHouse of Peru is a non profit organization 501(c)3. We are part of a group of other 33 houses located in beautiful Balboa Park and registered under "The House of Pacific Relations" established in the city of San Diego in 1935.
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ComitteesHouse of Peru formed several committees to help in its mission to raise awareness of the Peruvian culture and tourism to Peru.
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 Botanical Building & Lilly Pond
Balboa Park
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1935....
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Mall Lawn Balboa Park
.....2015
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Financial Statements:
House of Peru is working tirelessly on presenting its financial statements to all its members, donors and volunteers who are constantly supporting the organization, without them, the organization wouldn’t exist. Thank you so much to all of you for supporting us and helping to build the cottage in balboa park.
Click on the button below to access to the Financial Statement (per year). All the information provided is being presented by percentages. If you are an active member, donor or volunteer of House Of Peru and would like to know more detailed information, please contact: president@houseofperu.org
