The King Charles Tea Shop and Bakery recently held a pair of fund-raisers for House of Hope that provided patrons a chance to "party with a purpose," and the festivities will continue through January for one of the efforts.

Owners Sherrie and Graham Taylor-Jones organized a reception on Nov. 14 in which local artists donated their work to be sold for the benefit of House of Hope. That event raised $330 through the sale of several pieces of art, including paintings by Priscilla Eichler, Dierdre Lawrence, Cynthia Lay and Nancy Steinberg, photography by Marshall Damon, and jewelry by Fern Eisenberg.

Artwork will remain on display through January at the King Charles, which also features a full restaurant for lunch and high tea.

The shop still has some original paintings available by local artists Georgia Abood, Lillian Diebold, Priscilla Eichler, Marion Maloney, Jeannine Peltier Snyder and Kendra Deltano. There also are prints of nature photography by Marshall Damon and Matthew McCafferty, and a whimsical hanging planter by Susan Burgess.

Prices range from $15 to $150, giving people a chance to enjoy quality local art while supporting a worthy cause and enjoying a great "cuppa" and delicious British treats.

The King Charles' other charity fund-raiser was a promotion during October in which the proceeds from sales of bubble tea raised $133.50 for House of Hope.

House of Hope is a nonprofit agency that offers food, clothing, case management and emergency financial assistance to Martin County residents struggling through hard times.

The King Charles Tea Shop and Bakery is located at 662 S.E. Monterey Road, in Bruner Plaza, Stuart. More information about the King Charles is online at www.kingcharlesteashop.com or by calling (772) 287-7798.

For more information about House of Hope, call (772) 286-4673 or visit www.hohmartin.org.