***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
Skye says
IMPROVE ME!
I study occupational health psychology, so I want to improve the lives of others by making the workplace not suck :)
Monica says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to empower people by teaching an adult education class.
Molly says
IMPROVE ME!
I volunteer for an organization called Local Matter (local-matters.org) that helps make local and sustainable food accessible to the people of central Ohio (specifically Columbus).
I want to continue to help educate the people of central Ohio on the importance of eating healthy, local food.
Trisha W says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to start a non-profit doing something I already have the skill-set for. Unfortunately, I am the worst person to narrow things down, but brainstorming is always evolving. The Krochet Kids commercials (non-profit with the mission: To empower people to rise above poverty) are very inspiring.
Caitlin says
IMPROVE ME! I absolutely love to clean and I feel like I can approach life with a better attitude when my home is organized and somewhat clean. I would love to start a business and clean for free for people who are struggling in life. Single parents, people with multiple jobs, lots of kids, sickness, etc. I think that the difficulties in life are easier to face, and people are more hopeful, feel more confident, and less like they are struggling, when they can find what they’re looking for in their own house, and have a good clean place to call home.
Lauren G says
IMPROVE ME!!
Jessica C. says
IMPROVE ME!
Jennah says
IMPROVE ME! Because I need a new dining room table!
I’ve recently started teaching dance to kids, and while I do get paid (a little) for it, I love seeing how excited the kids are every week. Except for the one kid who doesn’t listen, but that’s a different story :) I also bought a can of cat food to donate to PetCo’s drive yesterday. I can’t resist those kitten faces.
Shanelle says
IMPROVE ME!! helping children in need, someday(once I turn 30) We will adopt a child!
katie says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d spend my time helping others declutter, organize and redecorate their homes so they could make the best use of their space and enjoy being in them.
Erin says
IMPROVE ME!
There isn’t a specific group…but something to do with poverty.
Suze says
Improve me!
I work for a domestic violence and sexual assault nonprofit, so I try to make the lives of the victims better everyday through my work.
Blake says
IMPROVE ME!
Amanda says
Improve me! I would like to give free makeovers to cancer patients. So many chemo patients miss important life events like anniversaries, birthday parties, weddings and reunions becuase they aren’t comfortable going out in public looking “sick.” Give them a fabulous outfit, some makeup, a wig if needed and make them feel good about themselves so that cancer doesn’t take anything else away from them than it already has.
MaNell Hembree says
IMPROVE ME!!! I am currently in nursing school, so I am hoping to help a lot of people during health care crisis!
Jana says
IMPROVE ME!
Brittany says
Improve Me! I have been in the non-profit job field for the past 3 years; first with teens in foster care and now with individuals infected with HIV/AIDS. Helping people is so rewarding and is the reason I have chosen this career field.
Ellie says
IMPROVE ME and the lives of many children in the foster care system by increasing the number of CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates) advocating on their behalf.
Maggie says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m really excited because this weekend, I start volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. Helping to build affordable housing for people who need it is an exciting way for me (and for others) to help improve the lives of people who need help.
Hana Zima says
IMPROVE ME!
I try and help with education and children. I like causes that are simple- like getting more books available to children.
Maureen says
IMPROVE ME!
I am normally a very quiet person. Last year I was able to get an awesome job working at a mortgage company and am still here today… I try to make it a point to go out of my way to say hello to everyone I work with(HUGE OFFICE) and see if anyone needs help with anything. It not only lets everyone know I am here to work(good for keeping my job) but that I am friendly and trustworthy.
Sara says
Improve me!
I am still working on improving MYSELF with my effort to lose 135 lbs (123 gone so far!). As part of improving myself I started blogging & that has given me an outlet to help other people reach their weight loss goals as well. I thought I was just going to be purging my demons, but it has turned into a way for me to share what I know & keep me & others accountable. Who knew? :)
Lynette says
Improve me!
I would like to help migrant farm families with educational opportunities for their children. Some children start working the fields as early as age 7, and I think all children should have the opportunity to get an education so they have a choice.
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME! my answer is…world peace! ha no but for real, I’d say to teach someone to read whether it’s english or even just their name. Knowledge is power!
Amy says
Improve Me! I would (and have) helped kids with therapeutic horseback riding.
Emily S says
Improve me!
Leah T says
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Kelsey says
IMPROVE ME! I sponsor a child from Tanzania (and have for about 12 years) – I would love to go visit her! Once she turns 18, I would love to start sponsoring another child.
Brandy says
Improve me! (please) I would love to be able to help my daughters elementary school have a full time librarian.
MK says
IMPROVE ME!
Jenny L. says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to give more of my time to local causes.
Elizabeth says
IMPROVE ME! This isn’t a skill, but I would love to work with families who have a young adult with leukemia. I want to use my experience to help others cope.
Mrs M says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to continue helping my students to enjoy reading and become better writers!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!! :)
I recently took a new job at a non-profit working on a Quality Improvement program for hospitals to improve the treatment of patients with fragility fractures and osteoporosis. I took a pay cut to do it, but nothing beats doing something every day where you feel like you’re making a real difference!!
Elise says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to make myself available, and be a good listener for people who are hurting (and there are a lot of them out there). Everyone always needs a listening ear and someone’s shoulder to cry on.
Mis says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to build up the courage to be a “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep” photographer (http://www.nilmdts.org). One day. The organization was there to photograph us with our daughter, Maggie, just minutes after she was stillborn. Maggie came in the wee hours of the morning, and the photographer made the trip (an hour away) to capture our only moments with our daughter–all free of charge. I’m not there yet, but I hope to be able to do for someone else the priceless, cherished service that was done for us.
janice says
IMPROVE ME!!
T.D. says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to participate in local organizations to help the community. It becomes addicting which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Cherie says
Improve me. I’d love to teach English in a foreign school
Shannah says
IMPROVE ME! My husband and I provide free financial counseling services to families in financial distress. I’d love to take our program into apartment communities where we can reach greater numbers.
Anna says
IMPROVE ME! Id like to improve the lives of the people directly involved in my own life (and others when given the opportunity) by showing them how to love well by well….loving them well !!
Nicole Grove says
IMPROVE ME!!
I love working with children, especially children from broken homes who often have no one to look up to.
Jenb says
Improve Me
Since our skill is upgrading houses, we have worked with Habitat for Humanity. I think I learned more building houses from them than passed along knowledge I have. But I am able to use the skills I have there
Aimee Swan says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Staci says
IMPROVE ME!
Anna says
“Improve Me!”
Kate says
Improve Me! So I can help my sister improve her house!
Katy M says
IMPROVE ME! I’d work on the Slow Food movement in my community.
Jamie says
“IMPROVE ME!”
A says
IMPROVE ME! Thanks!