***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Random.org has selected the two random folks who are about to get $100 to IKEA. And they are… Jennifer (who improves lives by teaching and will also be adopting a child from Ethiopia) and Ashley (who says needs some improvement for herself). Congrats!
If you take one thing away from this post, it should be this: two people are winning $100 gift cards to IKEA this week. Woot! But if you have room for a second thing, know that it’s because Ikea is hosting their second annual Life Improvement Project that, among other things (like hilariously helpful “instructions” for living a better life) includes another $100,000 Life Improvement Sabbatical Contest. So if you’ve got a great idea about how to help others, IKEA will give you one year and one hundred grand to make it happen. Last year’s winner (whose video can be seen here) was actually from right here in Virginia. Double woot!
- PRIZE: An $100 gift card to IKEA, courtesy of the IKEA Life Improvement Project
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IMPROVE ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: …how you’d like to improve the lives of others. Do you have a special skill or talent that you could leverage? Or is there a specific cause or area of need that you’d like to dedicate yourself too?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 12 at 8pm EST (or at 10,000 entries)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: The continental 48 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of IKEA Life Improvement Project
Sue says
IMPROVE ME!
I would want to provide loving families to children in need.
Ashley Lankey says
Improve me!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help the pups at animal shelters. I feel sooo sad for those babies!
Ashley Lankey says
I work in a low-income school in Richmond, VA. I want to make sure that all of my children feel loved and as they are the most important student I’ve ever had.
Laura Martin says
“IMPROVE ME! I am a teacher, and I improve lives by turning kids into life long readers.
Kasie says
IMPROVE ME!!! I am a stay at home mom with a passion for encouraging other moms with small kids. I would love to be able to fund a group with resources to equip mommies to serve their families!
Jan C. says
IMPROVE ME! Because I am planning a trip to IKEA in the very near future.
I’ve always wished I could write a book that would help people who are struggling somehow. Unfortunately, I’ve never figure out how to do that. So barring coming up with an inspiring book concept, I like to donate to organizations loike the Freestore/Foodbank which helps to feed people who are in need.
Shelley says
IMPROVE ME
I would like to help ease the life for families of children with special needs and create a world where those children blossom and are acknowledged for the wonderful human beings they are.
Carli D. says
improve me!!
Erin @ The Great Indoors says
IMPROVE ME!
Part of my job in arts administration is taking the professional artists who perform in our performance halls to visit local schools. It’s often a lot of logistical work, but so worth it to see the looks on kids’ faces when they listen to a musician who is not only proficient on their instrument, but has also succeeded in the music business. And as arts are being taken out of so many schools, the local school system near me has been encouraging more arts. A rarity these days!
Bethany Aldecoa says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I would love to work with teenage mothers after just becoming a mom myself a few weeks ago.
Anna says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help teach adults to read or tutor kids that need it :).
Karen says
IMPROVE ME!
As far as helping others…well, I’m getting ready to embark on mission “make my brother husband material.” It will be a marathon, not a sprint, but we can do this! Ha!
Tricia A says
IMPROVE ME!!!! Who couldn’t use $100 at Ikea? Who doesn’t have a project brewing???
Brit Wash says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a great organizer, so I’d like to help others get organized!
Lauren says
Improve me!
My occupation is as a fundraiser… so I have worked to advance research, fund education and cure diseases. It is so cool to go to work every day to help show others the ways that they can make a difference through philanthropy!
Brittany says
Improve me! My husband and I are the youth Pastors at our church and are in the works of building a youth recreation center in our small town to give the youth a place to hang out instead of getting into trouble.
:)
Kristen says
IMPROVE ME! :)
Kelli says
IMPROVE ME! I’m all about small improvements, starting with a smile and a kind word for strangers. I think everyone deserves to be treated like a friend.
ananda says
IMPROVE ME!
Volunteer my time to teach art classes in communities where they are not offered in school.
Meaghan S. says
IMPROVE ME!
I teach leadership classes to college students and have seen how much the students learn about themselves, how they increase their confidence, and how they start to think about how they can create positive change in the world. I’d love to be able to implement these classes with more students.
Starla says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to go to an underprivileged area and provide health care.
Denise says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to work with children to teach good health habits: nutrition and exercise, so they have a good foundation for a healthy lifestyle later.
Leah B says
no, improve ME!!
I would like to (continue) contributing to my community by teaching little children! I’ve been a kindergarten teacher for 10 years and can’t imagine doing anything else!
Amber says
IMPROVE ME!
I would really like to improve the music programs in schools. Kids need opportunities to succeed and develop their creativity.
Melissa says
Improve me! I’d like to help refugees.
Erica says
IMPROVE ME! As an attorney at a domestic violence shelter I would love to improve my communities (lack of) knowledge of domestic violence and its effect on our community!
Lauren Wuchte says
IMPROVE ME! I improve the lives of people everyday (well, I hope!) by working as an AmeriCorps volunteer coordinator in 2 elementary schools. I think the education system is where my talents are used best, and I hope that everyone feels as passionately about helping others as I do! WOO!
Gloria says
IMPROVE ME!…I would like to bring joy to my doggy’s life by helping him to enjoy playing fetch :-)
Kelly B says
IMPROVE ME!!
Leigh Ann says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a teacher, who would like to be able to start a “college mentoring” program to help more of my students navigate their way to higher ed!
Danielle says
“IMPROVE ME!” I think we could all spend more time being thankful for what we have instead of wishing and griping past contentment(myself included!)
Robin m. says
IMPROVE ME!
Jana Crawford says
Improve Me!
Kat says
Improve Me! I’d like to do something to help the mentally ill. Funding keeps getting cut and people don’t have access to the medications they need to stay healthy and live independently. I don’t know what a solution to the problem is. But awareness is a start.
Vicki says
IMPROVE ME! My husband and I have a serious soft spot for our rescue pit mixes. We feel a need to elevate the breed by sharing our awesome experiences, but we’re not pit snobs, we love the idea of rescuing any animal. Someday we hope to have a big old farm where we can rescue a bunch of pups and give them the life that they deserve. :) Just read up and it looks like we share the same opinion, Melissa!
Nikki says
ImPrOvE mE baby!
I’d love to use my sweet nursing skills to help those who are less fortunate either in the US or abroad : )
Elissa says
Improve me!
Liz says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to provide delicious baked goods for kids who aren’t otherwise able to enjoy.
Andrea S. says
IMPROVE ME! I currently am volunteering for a hospice program in my area. Dame Cicely Saunders, who pushed for hospice and palliative care, said this
‘You matter because you are you,
and you matter to the end of your life.
We will do all we can not only to help you die peacefully,
but also to live until you die.’
I love it and I love helping people in this special time of their lives.
Amy G says
Improve Me!!!
I have a special place in my heart for mentally and physically challenged young adults and love to work with them as they learn life skills that help them to live independently (e.g. Grocery shopping, balancing a checkbook, etc). I would love to be able to volunteer more!
Zed says
IMPROVE ME! I have always wanted to teach parenting classes in lower-income areas of my city. I’m by no means a perfect parent, but I think some negative parenting patterns can be stopped by one-on-one education. I know many organizations do this type of thing, and someday I want to be involved.
Valerie Ott says
Improve me!
Would love to inspire stay-at-home moms to create a life of style for themselves and their families. You don’t have to have a lobotomy to have a baby! You can retain your sense of self and style between emptying the Diaper Genie and warming bottles.
Kate S. says
IMPROVE ME! I’d improve public transportation systems all over the country so that public transit is easily accessible, yet clean and green, to all!
Kathy R. says
IMPROVE ME!
I teach Reading. I’d love to see more kids get the specialized interventions or extensions that they need.
Maureen says
IMPROVE ME!! I really want to work to improve green development in the world! :)
Andrea says
Improve Me! Thanks!
Jon R. says
IMPROVE ME!
carolyn says
improve me!
Jenn Khoury says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I’m an artist and I love working with children. I teach high school aged kids and have a small freelance business making murals and personalized children’s painted objects. I would love to have the time and means to donate my services to a children’s hospital… maybe brighten the day of a child who spends time there.