HOW IT STARTED
Our Story
H.U.T.C.H. was founded in 2018 to create futures by bringing people and jobs together.
Armishia was raised by her grandmother and uncle after her mother passed when she was only eight years old. Armishia had her first child at 16, as a result, she did not graduate from high school. Although she had two more children, her second at the age of 19, and her third by the age of 21, she was determined to finish her education and worked to receive her GED. Armishia had to raise her children on public assistance and live in government-subsidized housing. Realizing she wanted better for herself and her children, she decided to take advantage of an opportunity given to her to pursue a college degree. Most expected that she would not complete the program and become just another statistic. Again, she was determined to finish what she had started and get her degree. Not only did she earn her bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management with w/specialization in Human Resource Management, but she also earned her Master’s in Organizational Management with w/specialization Organizational Leadership.
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Armishia’s decision to get her GED and earn two college degrees changed the trajectory of her life. She was able to move out of government housing, get off public assistance, and enter the workforce as a professional.
She has raised her children in three of the homes she purchased over the years. She has worked for the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) since 2002. One of her most rewarding and enriching experiences at DHS was working to help citizens from her community to find employment with the Welfare to Work Program.
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After years of soul-searching and continuous self-development, Armishia Wiley-Adams was motivated to transform her tribulation into triumph. In 2018 she founded her non-profit organization, Help United Through Caring Hands, Inc. (H.U.T.C.H), to teach women of all ages how to become self-sufficient and workforce ready.​
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Armishia feels that if she was able to overcome life’s adversities, other women can find the strength and determination to do so also. She has a passion for helping others, especially women that are currently facing similar challenges she has faced. She was extended a hand and given a chance to create the life she knew she wanted to live. Help United Through Caring Hands (H.U.T.C.H) is her way of giving a hand to those that need it most. Her organization gives Armishia a chance to pay it forward and positively impact families that will be touched through the women that participate in her program.
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Armishia’s testimony is proof that our past does not define us, but rather prepares us for opportunities to succeed beyond measure.
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OUr Mission
Transform lives from poverty and unemployment to self-sufficiency and sustainable careers.
OUr Vision
Creating futures by bringing people and jobs together.
PROBLEM
STATEMENT
& GOALS
GOALS
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Increase the number of individuals that are prepared to enter the workforce in a productive manner.
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Increase the number of individuals that possess the necessary life skills to be self-sufficient.
Breaking the cycle of poverty is a great challenge for our society. There are many factors that create this situation, however the most common are a lack of job-related and life skills that enable individuals to be productive members of society. “Higher paying jobs are key to stepping out of poverty.” But, historically, it has been difficult for many people with low incomes to find jobs that pay more than minimum wage because of a lack of required levels of training and education. Additionally, simply obtaining a better job does not equate to success if the individuals cannot manage the additional income. Financial education has been cut from most public schools and the result is that people are not prepared to save and make positive financial choices.
We believe that all women can
embrace who they are and
define their future.
JST
LIFT
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Meet our board members,
who bring a wealth of
experience and dedication
to support this initiative.
Dr. Kerrie Mayberry
Board Chairman,
Talona Thorpe
Board Member
Judi Conliffe
Board Member
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Meet our board members,
who bring a wealth of
experience and dedication
to support this initiative.
Board President
Judi Conliffe
Judi is a Project Manager for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, where she manages Digital Transformation initiatives focusing on healthcare analytical and provider economic platforms. In addition to her project management experience, Judi has a bachelor's degree in Managerial Sciences and is the owner of a spice company called Epicurean Lauren. Judi has prior experience in non-profit, working as a math tutor for middle school children by way of Brooklyn, NY, and is looking to apply her personal and professional expertise to assist and uplift others.