***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
Erika H. says
improve me! i really want to take some time, especially during this holiday season, to offer my time at soup kitchens around our city.
Elsa says
IMPROVE ME!I would like to work with women getting back on their feet after leaving an abusive situation.
mariah says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help young mothers – support is everything!
Tara F says
IMPROVE ME!
Anna says
Improve me! I lead kids in personal growth.
Stephanie says
Improve me!
I love IKEA even more now that I see evidence of their good work. I’m passionate about helping people with disabilities understand their rights and get the services they need!
Mary K says
Improve me!
Natalie McB says
IMPROVE ME!!!!!!
Crystal says
IMPROVE ME!
Finding ways to help people live healthier and not take their well being for granted!
Katie M says
IMPROVE ME! Andddd, I am working to improve the lives of others by volunteering more of my time to the local food bank. I used to help out a bunch there before college, but I somehow drifted away from it. So, now that I am (finally) done school, I figured it was high time to start helping there again!
Megan says
Improve Me!
I would like to support families of seriously ill children. By providing nights of rest and the resources families need while their child is in the hospital, we can help the healing process and relieve stress of families.
LeslieB says
IMPROVE ME!! :)
Kristina M says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to use my baking talents to help others!
Leah says
IMPROVE ME! I have so many things I wish I could do to improve lives… Right now, though, I could leverage my skills with animals — I volunteer at adoption events for a local shelter, and they always give me the difficult/overexcited dogs because they know I can handle them, calm them down, teach them a few basic commands, etc.
Jill says
IMPROVE ME PLEASE!
Heather says
IMPROVE ME! please!
Tricia B says
IMPROVE ME! I want to help kids plan for their futures.
Amy Jo says
Improve me! My hubby and I are in the process of adopting a baby…we want to improve the life of a child who might otherwise not have the best opportunities.
Jackie Kalbow says
IMPRoVE ME
Colleen says
Improve me! I would like to spend more time volunteering in our community.
Aliya says
IMPROVE ME!
I need to get out and volunteer more…I work in a nonprofit though, so it’s challenging to find something I feel as passionately about as I do my job (I know, crazy).
Kara says
improve me!
korina says
Improve me!
We just got an Ikea in CO- and I haven’t been yet!
In my spare time (Mom of a 2 yr old and work full time in child protection) I volunteer for retriever rescue, finding good homes for rescues, and as a shopper for Cooking Matters, who bring nutrition/cooking classes to low-income folks!
Katie says
IMPROVE ME! I try to use my writing as a way for people to see issues from a different perspective, and hopefully open minds a little!
rachel says
IMPROVE ME!
I am getting my masters to be a school counselor so I can help our children make good decisions and be the best little people they can be!
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!!
I’d teach people how to cook inexpensive, easy, healthy meals and prove to skeptics that cooking and eating healthy, whole foods isn’t all about being lame or boring or brown rice and tofu.
sheila says
improve me!
I would love to help small scale farmers get better prices for the delicious food they produce.
Sheila
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I am a hairstylist and at some point, when my life is more conducive to it (I have a 1yr old), I’d like to volunteer in a developing country where women haven’t been educated or trained in a skill, and pass along my skill. Educating and empowering women is a fast track to lowering birth rates and getting out of poverty.
Jessie says
IMPROVE ME!
I am in love with going to the farmer’s market and would like to help others have access to fresh and healthy foods too!
Jay says
IMPROVE ME. I am most passionate about education causes. I love volunteering with students to teach them valuable writing and analytical thinking skills.
anne says
Improve me! I help refugees and immigrants strive for the American Dream.
Ronica says
Improve me!!
Alyssa says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to use my organization skills (and they are flowing let me tell ya) to help non-profit organizations/businesses become more organized/efficient.
jessica dycus says
IMPROVE ME!!
I plan to improve the lives of others through community health projects. I am graduating nursing school in December and plan to pursue health promotion outreach programs for those with limited access to health care.
Teresa says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Michelle says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve been trying to build morale among my co-workers, by using manners (like saying bless you, thank you, good morning, etc.). I can tell it’s already catching on!
Kristin says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to improve the nutrition for my daughter’s school cafeteria. There are a lot of kids at her school on free/reduced lunch and if they are only going to get one hot meal a day I’m thinking it shouldn’t be nachos. Salad bar anyone??
Heather says
IMPROVE ME! I teach Zumba Fitness classes and have held several fundraisers for different causes, just because I like showing people exercise can be fun!!
kelly says
IMPROVE ME!!! I am learning about self sustaining – I just planted my first garden and I have 2 week old chicks!
Shannon says
IMPROVE ME!I’d love to build respite care centers across the nation for children with special needs to give parents a much needed break.
Laura M says
Improve me!!
dave says
improve moi
Lisa says
Improve me!
I would like to help non-english speakers learn english
Richard says
Improve Me! I try to pick up litter whenever I see it on the ground, and I volunteer for various charities.
Toni says
Improve Me! I like to help friends and family when they are in need.
Marcia says
IMPROVE ME!
So much to do, so little time!
Amy says
IMPROVE ME!
I like the idea of smiling and saying hi to people on the street.
Rachel L. says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help people learn how to stick to a budget and live without debt.
Cindy says
“IMPROVE ME!”
Thanks!
Beth-BTW says
IMPROVE ME!!