Name: Service for GHEBRE MEHRETEAB
Start: 2025-08-16T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-08-16T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Westminster Presbyterian Church

MEHRETEAB--Ghebre. Ghebre Selassie Mehreteab, a visionary leader in affordable housing and a devoted advocate for community development passed away on August 7, 2025, at the age of 76. Born June 29, 1949 in Eritrea, "Gabe" immigrated to the United States and served as a program officer at the Ford Foundation, leading community and economic revitalization efforts. He later co- founded The NHP Foundation (NHPF), a nonprofit providing affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families. As CEO for two decades, he grew NHPF into a national force. NHPF has since provided 25,000 housing units across 100 properties in 17 states. Ghebre Selassie Mehreteab's legacy lives on in the families with homes because of his vision, the communities transformed by his leadership, and the vast web of friends and family he nurtured.

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Published by New York Times on Aug. 21, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for GHEBRE MEHRETEAB

8 Entries

Jack Riehl

5 hours ago

Dear Family & Friends; Was Gabe a Friend or a Co-worker? What a choice! I knew Gabe in his early days in America. I was working as the Delaware County (PA) Director of a United Way agency and needed to hire a self-starter type person to operate an office in Chester, PA. My memory has it that my colleague, Ken Hatcher, urged me to hire Gabe....Ken and I were both returned Peace Corps Volunteers - Ken (Ethiopia; me Honduras. Ken was instrumental in getting Gabe to America and introducing him to Harris Wofford when they were both in Ethiopia. Both men recognized this amazing young man. Gabe came to see me and I hired him immediately....the rest is history.....glad to have known you dear friend,,,,Jack

Richard Roberts

August 19, 2025

Gabe was a joyful presence at meetings of the Sigma Pi Phi Epsilon Boulé. His infectious smile and good natured banter was uplifting. He shall be missed.

Arlene Seeger

August 16, 2025

Next door neighbor at Hersheys Mill.

Regga Tekeste

August 15, 2025

Gabe was a remarkable and generous person, always kind to me in ways I will never forget. His humor could lift even the heaviest heart, and his laughter was truly contagious. I feel blessed to have known him, and my heart aches knowing he is gone. He will be dearly missed, but his kindness, generosity, and joyful spirit will live on in my memories forever. My deepest sympathy to the Mehreteab family during this difficult time.

Kristen Klugh Cannella

August 13, 2025

Gabe was a visionary, trailblazer, and charismatic human being. His family was his passion and it extended to many other families as well. Deepest sympathies to all who have been able to be in the presence of his light.

WS King

August 13, 2025

My husband and I were fortunate to be in Gabe's company on a number of occasions through our grandchildren's association with Claire and Jack. Warm and welcoming; a kind and generous soul. What a role model. The WORLD will miss this unique man. Condolences to the Mehreteab and Redfern families.

Zemichael Gebregziabiher

August 12, 2025

I have a great respect for his dedication to our community.

Veronica Blair

August 12, 2025

Gabe was such a nice man. I enjoyed talking to him when he visited our office in Detroit, and to hear him ask about my son. He will be missed. RIP

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Memorial Events
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Aug

16

Service

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

10 W. Pleasant Grove Rd., West Chester, PA 19382

Aug

16

Interment

11:30 a.m.

Philadelphia Memorial Park

124 Phoenixville Pike, Frazer, PA 19355

Funeral services provided by:

Mauger Givnish Funeral Home - Malvern

24 Monument Avenue, Malvern, PA 19355

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