【Savannah, Ge】Jewelry for Generosity: Mom raises thousands for charities through handmade business

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Editor’s Note

This story highlights how a personal passion can evolve into a powerful force for good. Morgan Smith’s journey from creating jewelry for loved ones to building a charitable business is a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and community compassion. We are pleased to share this local example of turning creativity into meaningful support for worthy causes.

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From hobby to charitable mission

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – A local mother has turned her jewelry-making hobby into a charitable business that has raised thousands of dollars for organizations supporting children and people with disabilities.
Morgan Smith started Bellary Jewelry a few years ago after dabbling with jewelry making for herself and family. The business grew from her existing venture, the Brow Bar, which she opened in 2020 after taking courses in permanent makeup.

“I had my first son and I wanted to be home more and just enjoy all the moments and bring in money and volunteer. That’s how the brow bar started,” Smith said.

The jewelry business began when Smith decided to make necklaces for her son’s teachers on the first day of school. At the time, her sons Beckham, 6, and Harry, 3, were raising money for PACK, which stands for People of Action Caring for Kids. Beckham has served as an ambassador for the organization since he was four years old.
Smith posted pictures of her jewelry on her existing platform and donated a portion of proceeds to PACK.

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“And I ended up getting almost 70 orders just from posting pictures. I’m like this isn’t even my job,” Smith said.
Monthly charitable giving

Bellary Jewelry, named after her children, features handmade pieces with different stones and hand-picked shells. Smith raised $2,000 for PACK in September and now selects a new charity each month to receive 15 percent of her sales.
For November, Smith chose Extra Special People, an organization that creates experiences for people with disabilities and supports their families.

“For the month of November we’re doing ESP. It stands for Extra Special People,” Smith told her sons. “You know everyone is born different and that’s okay. We treat everybody the same right?”
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Smith involves her sons in the charitable work, hoping to teach them the importance of giving back.

“I think my oldest is starting to realize what he’s doing and the impact that he’s having because my little ones, they don’t quite understand yet. But if you continue to do it, then he kind of gets the idea of it and he enjoys doing it and he wants to help,” Smith said.

Extra Special People Executive Director Jennifer Wilkins said the organization creates transformative experiences through summer camps, afternoon programs and Java Joy, a mobile coffee truck that employs people with disabilities.

“Don’t be afraid of someone who is not like you. Embrace the differences. Step into it and you will be amazed at how much bigger and brighter your world will become,” Wilkins said.

Smith said her goal extends beyond fundraising to teaching her children about kindness and giving.

“My goal is to raise kind kids. I just want them to have a giving heart. I want them to know that if we can do a little part and everyone can do that, the world would be such a better place,” Smith said.
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⏰ Published on: November 17, 2025