Mission Made Jewelry

What Mission Made Jewelry does

Mission Made Jewelry is a nonprofit social enterprise that sells handcrafted Haitian artisan products — including jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings), metal art made from recycled oil drums, sewn goods (coin purses, wristlets, coasters, bags, quilts), screen-printed merchandise, burlap journals, and Haitian coffee — through an e-commerce storefront at missionmadejewelry.com, hosted shopping experiences at churches, civic organizations, and corporate events, and direct wholesale/custom orders. The business is owned and operated by Haiti Awake, a 501(c)(3) Christian ministry founded in 2015 by Ross Marino and gifted to Haiti Awake in July 2020 under Executive Director Becky Graves; it functions as the ministry's economic development arm. 100% of proceeds are reinvested into Haiti Awake's community development, church ministry, and artisan salary programs, and the organization is entirely volunteer-run.

The product line is built around named Haitian artisans, notably Hudson Louis (hand stamping and screen printing), Soulouque Jean Vladimir (metal art in Croix des Bouquets), and Lorvens Florestal (sewing, trained at Heartline Ministries), with supplementary inventory sourced from partner organizations including 2nd Story Goods, Haiti Design Co, The Brothers Workshop, and Ayiti Excursion. Production is rooted in Port-au-Prince and Croix des Bouquets, Haiti, with sewing equipment funded by the Rotary Club of Burgaw, North Carolina. Pricing is fixed unit pricing between $8 and $45, with bulk bundles (e.g., Joy Bundle of 5 ornaments for $15) and wholesale terms available upon inquiry.

The go-to-market is multi-channel and mission-centric: direct-to-consumer e-commerce, event-driven pop-ups and hosted shopping experiences, and direct sales-led wholesale/custom orders via email. Marketing relies on Instagram (@missionmadejewelry), the company blog, an email newsletter, and grassroots word of mouth — emphasizing artisan storytelling and the impact narrative that purchases fund Haiti Awake's Children's Home and child sponsorship programs.

Name

Mission Made Jewelry

Legal name

Mission Made Jewelry

Website

https://missionmadejewelry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mission Made Jewelry is a volunteer-run, nonprofit e-commerce platform owned by Haiti Awake that sells handcrafted Haitian artisan jewelry, metal art, sewn goods, and accessories to individual consumers, groups, and wholesale buyers, reinvesting 100% of proceeds into Haiti Awake's programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Jewelry and Handcrafted Goods

NAICS

Jewelry and Silverware Manufacturing (339910)

SIC

Costume Jewelry & Novelties (3960)

akta.pro primary industry

Designer/Artisan Fashion Jewelry (Independent Brands) (CRAKABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Handmade/Craft Fashion Jewelry (Beaded/Wire/Woven) (CRAKABAD)

Keywords

• Handcrafted artisan jewelry
• Fair trade accessories
• Haitian metal art
• Handmade sewn goods
• Nonprofit social enterprise

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase model for handcrafted jewelry, metal art, ornaments, sewn goods, and accessories. All proceeds (100%) are reinvested into Haiti Awake's economic development programs and artisan salaries. Products are made in Haiti by Haitian artisans or sourced from trusted partner organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mission Made Jewelry is a nonprofit e-commerce platform that sells handcrafted Haitian artisan products including jewelry, metal art ornaments, sewn goods, journals, coffee, wallets, and screen printed items. All products are handmade in Haiti by local artisans using traditional techniques such as metal art from recycled oil drums, hand-stamping, clay bead work, and sewing. The organization reinvests 100% of all proceeds into Haiti Awake's community development, church ministry, and economic development programs.

Product overview

Mission Made Jewelry is a completely volunteer-run nonprofit e-commerce platform selling handcrafted Haitian artisan products, founded in 2015 and gifted to Haiti Awake in July 2020. The product portfolio consists of four main categories: Jewelry (earrings, necklaces, bracelets & rings), Metal Art (ornaments, lawn art, wall hangings in small/medium/large sizes), MMJ Goods (coasters, wallets, coffee, journals, and fabric items including coin purses, wristlets, bags, and quilts), and Screenprinting services. All products are handmade in Haiti by artisans including Hudson Louis (hand stamping), Vladimir (metal art), Lorvens Florestal (sewing), and sourced from trusted partners like Haiti Design Co and 2nd Story Goods. As a nonprofit, 100% of proceeds are reinvested into Haiti Awake's efforts and artisan salaries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jewelry Handcrafted Haitian jewelry including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings made by Haitian artisans using clay beads, hand-stamped washers, and other quality materials. Sold to individual consumers via the missionmadejewelry.com website, hosted shopping experiences, and wholesale channels.
• Metal Art Handmade metal art ornaments, sculptures, and lawn art handcrafted by Haitian metal artisan Vladimir from repurposed metal drums. Includes holiday ornaments (nativities, crosses, sea life designs) and outdoor garden/yard decoration pieces in various sizes.
• Fabric Items Hand sewn fabric products including coin purses, wristlets, coasters, bags, and quilts crafted by Haitian seamsters including Lorvens Florestal. Items made using sewing machines funded by the Rotary Club of Burgaw, North Carolina.
• Burlap Journals Handmade burlap journals produced by The Brothers Workshop (2SG) in Jubilee, a small developing community on the outskirts of Gonaives, Haiti. Materials are upcycled locally from burlap bags used for coffee and rice.
• Haitian Coffee Haitian coffee products sourced from local Haitian suppliers, offered as part of MMJ's assortment of artisan-made and locally sourced goods.
• Wallets Handmade wallets crafted by Haitian artisans and offered as part of the MMJ Goods accessories line.
• Screenprinting Services Custom screen printed items including t-shirts, personalized accessories, mugs, watches, and water bottles produced by Hudson Louis and his team. Sourced partly from Ayiti Excursion, a screen printing business operating in Haiti.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of proceeds reinvested into Haiti Awake and artisan salaries

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Haiti AwakecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission Made Jewelry is owned and operated by Haiti Awake, a nonprofit Christian ministry. MMJ serves as the economic development arm of Haiti Awake, providing employment for Haitian artisans. 100% of proceeds from MMJ support Haiti Awake's community development, church ministry development, and economic development programs. Executive Director Becky Graves manages both organizations.
• 2nd Story GoodscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor2nd Story Goods is a partner organization that produces earrings sold through Mission Made Jewelry. Their mission and philosophy are endorsed by MMJ. The partnership provides additional Haitian artisan products to MMJ's offerings.
• Haiti Design CominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHaiti Design Co produces beaded earrings sold through Mission Made Jewelry. Their products are sourced and offered as part of MMJ's diverse Haitian artisan product line.
• Metal Art MarketplaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Joy ornaments and other metal art pieces sold through Mission Made Jewelry. Products are handmade from repurposed barrels.
• Ayiti ExcursionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScreen printing business in Haiti operating in a community affected by insecurities, inflation, and lack of tourism. MMJ supports this small business through screen printing orders for t-shirts and merchandise.
• The Brothers Workshop (2SG)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkshop in Jubilee, a small developing community by the sea on the outskirts of Gonaives, founded by Benson Thermidor. Employs over 20 people and produces burlap journals sold through MMJ. Materials are upcycled locally from burlap bags used for coffee and rice.
• Heartline MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHaitian organization where artisans including Lorvens Florestal learned to sew. Heartline Ministries provided sewing education as part of their programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Made Trade: Online marketplace curating fair-trade, sustainable, and ethical artisan jewelry, accessories, and home goods from global makers, with comparable values-based positioning and e-commerce direct-to-consumer model.
• Trades of Hope: Fair-trade jewelry and accessories company empowering women artisans globally through a similar hostess/party and online sales model, with comparable mission-of-empowerment positioning and direct artisan storytelling.
• Sseko Designs: Fair-trade jewelry and accessories brand that employs artisans in Uganda and other developing regions, with overlapping beaded jewelry product lines, e-commerce and ambassador sales models, and a strong women-empowerment narrative.
• Noonday Collection: Direct fair-trade peer selling artisan-made jewelry and accessories sourced from artisan partners in developing countries through a hybrid ambassador/hostess party model and e-commerce, with a similar mission-driven narrative and recycled/upcycled materials positioning.
• BeadforLife: Fair-trade nonprofit that began selling paper bead jewelry made by women artisans in Uganda to lift them out of poverty, with highly comparable nonprofit model, beaded jewelry category, mission-driven narrative, and direct artisan storytelling.
• NOVICA: Large-scale online artisan marketplace (originally partnered with National Geographic) selling handmade jewelry, home decor, and gifts from artisans across developing countries, with comparable handcrafted artisan assortment and global artisan storytelling.
• Starfish Project: Fair-trade jewelry and accessories brand employing women overcoming exploitation and trafficking in Asia, with comparable handmade jewelry assortment, mission-driven positioning, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce plus ambassador sales.
• The Giving Keys: Pay-it-forward jewelry brand employing people transitioning out of homelessness, with overlapping stamped/metal key jewelry category, e-commerce direct-to-consumer model, and strong mission-driven storytelling.
• Purpose Jewelry: Fair-trade jewelry brand employing women rescued from human trafficking and addiction, with similar handmade jewelry product lines, mission-driven narrative, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce plus rep/host program sales.
• Ten Thousand Villages: Long-established fair-trade retailer of artisan-made jewelry, home goods, and gifts from artisans in developing countries, sold through both physical retail and e-commerce with comparable handmade, story-rich product positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/p/DY1_ATZDsZ6
• Xx.com/mission__made
• Facebookfacebook.com/missionmadejewelry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mission-made-jewelry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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