Valentines Winner

By dianahellismedia • February 18, 2024
Annual Valentine's Day Mattress Winner! We delivered Bailey's brand-new Immunity Queen Size Mattress Set valued at $2,999. She was the lucky winner of our annual Valentine's Day giveaway. "I'm very grateful that they can do this yearly," said Bailey. "It gives people a chance to do something for themselves. Like most parents, I put things on the back-burner if it doesn't involve my kids." Winning the mattress was just what she needed. The past few years have been challenging. "In late 2022, I left a really bad relationship. The majority of my belongings were tossed out or destroyed." Due to a work-related injury, Bailey's been out of work for over a year. After three surgeries, the doctors are unsure if she can return to her position as a medical assistant. "When I saw 16 Cents' Facebook post about the contest, I thought it could be an amazing opportunity to get a new bed," said Bailey. "I needed one but didn't have the funds for it. All our extra money goes straight to the kids." Bailey has been sleeping on an old mattress purchased several years ago and is looking forward to sleeping on the new one. "It was hard to believe we won until 16 Cents messaged me," said Bailey. "I'm looking forward to having a new mattress, let alone a whole new set. It's really special. I feel like this is going to be our year."

Reflecting on our last ten years, we proudly serve the Spokane Community as a second-chance employer. Our dedicated team members are overcomers, and we’re proud to introduce them to show our appreciation for their continued commitment to making 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks a success.

Meet Downtown Store Manager Tim Peyron. Tim worked his way up from day laborer to upper management in just four and a half years.

Living in a faith-based Christian Discipleship program – Reaching Out Advocating Recovery (ROAR), Tim had been clean & sober for nine months when the call came from 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks.

“My first day was day labor to help receive a truckload of mattresses,” said Tim. “At the end of the day, Owner Jason McSteen offered me a full-time entry-level warehouse job. Since then, he has coached, trained, and encouraged me to the position I’m in today.”

Over the years, Tim’s hard work and dedication earned him several promotions, including Warehouse Assistant Manager, District Operations Manager, and Assistant Manager for the valley location. On October 1, he became our downtown Store Manager.

“I’ve been in several different positions,” said Tim. “Jason must have seen something promising in me because he took me under his wing. He’s invested much time in me, which you don’t see in many organizations. But he made me earn my stripes,” he added. “Everyone has a part to play, but I love that you’re not stuck in any position. All I had to do was strive to accomplish my goals.”

The day Tim started working became a pivotal moment in his life and a continuation of his sobriety. On September 22, he celebrated five years of being clean & sober. Since he started working, he’s moved out of ROAR, received full custody of his 16-year-old son, and has shared custody with his seven-year-old daughter.

“Absolutely, it played a role. When I lived in ROAR, I didn’t have custody of my kids,” said Tim. “Fast forward, my son lives with me, and my daughter is with me throughout the school year.”