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."

The flames are out, and the smoke has cleared. However, the devastation of the fire that destroyed Malden lingers and will continue to be felt for months and years to come. 16 Cents, 3 Shoes & 5 Socks took your donations to the food bank in small town Malden along with the furniture.


As Lori Dickinson looks at the new furniture inside her new home, she wipes away tears of joy. Every tear is a symbol of gratitude and resilience. It's been eight months since Lori lost everything in the Malden wildfire. Now, thanks to the Western Anabaptist Missionaries from Montana and 16 Cents, 3 Shoes, & 5 Socks, she's in a brand-new furnished home.


"It's better than my old home. I'm just smiling when the tears get wiped off," said Lori.

Friday, 16 Cents, 3 Shoes & 5 Socks delivered two mattresses, a couch, a dining room table set, nightstands, and a dog bed she handpicked during a $5,000 shopping spree.

"They did such an amazing job. 16 Cents even put the mattress pads on for me," said Lori.

A few months ago, members of the Western Anabaptist Missionaries from Montana picked Lori to receive a brand-new house. When 16 Cents learned about Lori's story, we surprised her with a shopping spree to furnish her new home.


Lori is looking forward to sinking into her new couch, getting a good night's sleep on her pillow-top mattress, and eating a slice of pizza with family around her new dining room set.

"It's starting to look like a home," said Lori.

Welcome home, Lori! We're honored to help you rebuild your life.