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."

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.”

We can help others in our community because of our loyal customers. Thank you for shopping at our store with a story.