Rising from the ashes, 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks delivered hope for a Medical Lake family.
Melissa and David Mangis are picking up the pieces after the Medical Lake wildfire, having lost their family home in the tragic event.
“They lost everything,” said Charlene Roman. “It was extremely devastating for them.”
Charlene and the Mangis family are members of the same church, Crossroads Christian Fellowship. Once she learned of their loss, she spearheaded a church-wide effort to help them.
“I submitted an email to 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks, in the hope that they could help with some of the items they needed,” said Charlene, who didn’t mention her request to anyone. “I have purchased numerous pieces of furniture from 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks in the last four years; I know their heart for the community.”
We responded to Charlene’s request, and our team surprised the family with a brand-new Queen bed frame and a twin-over-twin bunk bed. We delivered it to their new apartment in Airway Heights.
“The family is so humble. I think they would have been happy with anything,” said Charlene. “I feel blessed 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks responded and helped the family with nice new items.”
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