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."

When the Spokane Police Department reached out to 16 Cents, 3 Shoes & 5 Socks about a family in need of beds, we quickly invited officers to our store.

During the holiday season, the police department is constantly looking for ways to help the community. Through its Adopt-A-Family program, officers will buy families microwaves, food, clothing, and other essentials.

In an email to our store, Officer Jen Kerns writes:

We try to make Christmas Day a special day for the kids and spoil them with books, clothes, toys, and other things they might not receive otherwise.

Officer Kerns shared the story about a family with two kids sleeping on the ground and living with a grandparent. This week, several officers stopped by the store to pick up mattresses and beds for the family. We're honored to help the Spokane Police Department and make the season a little brighter for families in need. Merry Christmas!