About the Abel Mengistab Memorial Foundation

The Abel Mengistab Memorial Foundation (AMMF) was established in the loving memory of Abel Mengistab to commemorate his life, contributions, and long-lasting legacy. Abel Mengistab, who passed June 2020, was a Carleton University student approaching his final year of study. His dedication to advocating for social justice and volunteerism has helped build, educate and support his community along with everyone who knew him.

The Abel Mengistab Foundation is thought out to actively perpetuate Abel Mengistab’s legacy through supporting various causes that were of importance to Abel, including supporting homelessness and children on the autism spectrum. The Abel Mengistab Memorial Award has also been established to support post-secondary students who model the pillars that Abel built his life upon.

The foundation is being managed by the Ottawa Community Foundation, one of Ottawa’s most highly regarded philanthropic organizations, working with donors and the community at large to bring about positive, systemic and sustainable change in our city and beyond. The Ottawa Community Foundation has built an enviable reputation for astute financial management, high quality donor services, strategic grant making and innovative partnerships across the city.

We thank you for your contributions in keeping Abel Mengistab’s legacy alive.