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."

Everyone has a story. At 16 Cents, 3 Shoes & 5 Socks, our employees have stories that are remarkable and inspirational. Gemechu came to us from Ethiopia by way of World Relief.

Gemechu is celebrating his one-year anniversary at 16 Cents, 3 Shoes & 5 Socks, but has been in the United States since 2016.


He was hired at 16 Cents, 3 Shoes & 5 Socks after hearing about the store from a World Relief employee. Gemechu has enjoyed being trained by Jason, learning more about business and the many different programs in the United States. Even though it might be a lot colder in temperature than what Gemechu is used to, he is happy about the peacefulness in the United States. Where he comes from religion and politics is what keeps his country at odds. Gemechu is happy to be part of a company that welcomes diversity and prays for many. Jason McSteen has made a difference in his life and his family's. They are blessed to be part of this business.