***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
Sara says
IMPROVE ME! I think I’d like to help out by implementing a children’s literacy program in a rural county or somewhere where the families are disadvantaged.
Jenn says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to do art therapy – not that I know how, but I absolutely believe that doing creative activity heals.
Julie says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to bring more of the arts back into school.
Kim says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to rehab free furniture from Craigslist/Freecycle and either sell it and give the money to charity or give the furniture directly to those who need it.
Colleen in MA says
IMPROVE ME! … I’m considering going into teaching at age 41. I’m currently volunteering at a disabled adult community program called “Friendship Club”. And I’d like to become involved in a program in which horseback riding is used as therapy for those who have special needs. After having been terribly shy for my first 40 years, I seem to suddenly have the need to get out there and connect with others. It will be a mutually beneficial adventure. :)
Dana says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m passionate about helping couples who struggle with vaginismus.
Megan says
Improve Me!
I’m a math teacher, so theoretically I improve lives everyday. Although, I’m sure my students view it more as torture.
jennie says
IMPROVE ME! Being a relationship researcher, I think that one of the best ways to improve the lives of others is to help them improve their romantic relationship. I would love to have the opportunity to create an accessible, easy-to-understand online course for couples.
Allison says
Improve me! I would like to train service dogs.
Regina says
Improve me!!
I work in conflict resolution and I’d like to find a way to help more people speak to each other so problems don’t get out of hand.
Elizabeth says
Improve Me! I would love to help students succeed in mathematics.
Brit says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help people with finance or nutrition, but I’m not really sure how!
Cara says
IMPROVE ME!! I’m trying to make time to volunteer at a school with a teacher shortage.
Tracy Kopulos says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m blessed to have my dream job of working with inn-city kids. My husband and I love giving our time to helping these kids get out of the cycle of poverty and having little to no education.
Sarah says
Improve me!
If I had more acreage I would open a shelter for dogs.
Liz says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to teach children about music. Singing brings such joy!
Tracy says
IMPROVE ME!!!! I would like to help others by showing people that they have amazing potential. I am a mentor to a high school senior and am able to show her she has what it takes to do well in school and go to college and get a great job.
Nora says
Improve me!
Bri B says
IMPROVE ME!
Beth says
Improve me
I would maybe like to adopt a child in need someday. There are so many children out there without loving homes.
Lauren Abernathy says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m not sure what I would do, but probably something in the area of adoption. Therebare so many children that just need loving families to call there own.
Katie says
IMPROVE ME NOW!
Dennis says
improve me
I would like to improve my students math skills.
Jenifer R says
IMPROVE ME!
I am currently working on my masters in counseling so that I can help improve the lives of marginalized and oppressed populations.
mariela says
IMPROVE ME!
Candice says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to be able to help the elderly. I don’t really have a special talent, but sometimes spending time with someone is all you need to do.
Victoria says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to not only give more to organizations that work to improve the lives of those in impoverished nations, but also to be able to convince others around me to do the same!
Alisa says
Improve me!
Working in schools to help educate and advocate for kids that have medical conditions that hinder day-to-day learning.
Julie says
IMPROVE ME!! My husband and I are in the process of adopting 2 kids from Uganda! 100k could be used to fund 3-4 other families adoptions! What an awesome way to not only change their lives NOW, but to completely change their future!
Lauren says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to help people in my job overcome their disabilities and barriers to obtain successful employment that can help change their lives.
Cathy says
IMPROVE ME!
I just applied to volunteer at the animal shelter that I adopted my dog from a year ago. I’ve even signed up to be a foster parent for shelter dogs. So excited!
Gina @ Temporary Nest says
Improve me! There are so many things that I would want to do to help! I want to help cook some yummy food for those in need. Help sew or mend clothes for those in need. Or even something as simple as spending a day with a kid lacking guidance.
SaRaH says
IMPROVE ME! I am dedicated to helping the lives of Christian struggling in Jamaica. To provide clothes, shoes, and encouragement to children who would be lacking those things otherwise! I would like to set up a scholarship fund to help with school fees, which are outrageous there considering the income most families are living on.
Christy says
improve me!
Heather says
Improve me!!
kaycee parker says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to help diabetic children, who’s parents can’t afford the medicine that they need. Specifically, to provide an insulin pump & supplies to those kids.
Moira says
IMPROVE ME! I would recruit more Guardian ad Litem or CASA volunteers to advocate for children who have been abused or neglected!
Ashley geer says
IMPROVE ME!
My heart belongs in Africa. I desire to help the widows!
Heidi says
Improve me! I would love to adopt a child from another country. I would love to work in an orphanage!
Kristina says
IMPROVE ME!,
Although reading the comments on this post has already improved me :) YHL readers are very inspiring!
Ashley G says
IMPROVE ME!
Amy says
Improve me! I would love to be able to work with animals.
AliP says
Improve me!
Gina Graf says
IMPROVE ME
I’m am studying to become a physician assistant so I can give back after being sick for the past 5 years with pituitary gland problems. I am passionate for people to have their health restored so they can live life to the fullest!
Mandi says
Improve me! I would love to help others by using art as therapy.
Meghan says
Improve me, please!
Katrina says
Improve me!
Randi Marie says
Improve Me! I would love to support a recovery center that assists families dealing with addiction.
Karen says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a financial counselor and a local food junkie. I’d love to spread the word about the importance of healthy, sustainable local food. And budgeting. And loving each other.
MaryJ says
IMPROVE ME!!