Farewell to our beloved Program Director, Kurt

Nov 20

It is with mixed emotions that we share that PHFS’ long-term Program Director, Kurt Briggs-Ungerer, is leaving PHFS. He has held the Program Director role at PHFS for over 10 years and has been instrumental in creating the inclusive, trauma informed organization that PHFS is today. Kurt is leaving PHFS so he can better support his family and young children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the last decade, Kurt has built a strong infrastructure in our housing and shelter programs, which are now poised to continue Kurt’s legacy of providing strengths-based, supportive, client-centered services at PHFS. Kurt has always been known as an incredibly supportive supervisor and has been called “my favorite boss ever” by a number of different staff at PHFS.

“I will always love and respect PHFS, our staff, our families, and everyone else involved with our village. I know that I am leaving PHFS in great hands and you all will continue to do the fantastic, compassionate work you do so well! Obviously, my decision to leave did not come lightly, but I need to support my family, including my two young children, during this global pandemic. I will miss you and everyone involved with PHFS so much!”

Kurt’s last day as Program Director will be December 1st, though Kurt will be sticking around for the month of December as a consultant to help ease the transition. We are so thankful for Kurt’s leadership and we are confident that the structure he has built will serve PHFS for many years to come. Kurt will be very missed and will always be part of our PHFS village.

While it will be challenging to fill his shoes, PHFS has posted the Program Director Job Announcement on our website. Please share with your networks and help PHFS find our next program director.

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