***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
Kim says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to go on a wellness venture teaching poverty stricken to cook real food and have fun with family and friends while exercising through sports!
Alyssa says
IMPROVE ME!
My passion is in photography. I like to share my photos with people so they can see the true beauty of nature and not take it for granted.
Darby says
Improve me! I would love to get more people outside-into the wilderness-for extended periods of time-doing activities like backpacking and canoeing…to improve mental and physical health!
Kendra says
IMPROVE ME!
Anne M. says
Improve me!
I’d love to be involved in projects like extreme makeover, home edition. They do such cool stuff for such deserving people!
Joy K says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to come up with some way of helping new mothers in our community, especially breastfeeding support and natural parenting support.
Azar says
IMPROVE ME!
Leah G. says
IMPROVE ME!
Catherine says
Improve me! I would like to work in a food bank.
Barbara says
IMPROVE ME!
I work as a social worker at a children’s hospital. I like to think that I help improve the lives of others every day!
Barb
Rachael S says
IMPROVE ME!
I work with non-profits and have for most of my professional life. It’s deeply rewarding and I’m always looking for ways I can do my job better.
Brianne says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to be a good listener to friends and treat others with everyday kindness to build their confidence!
Carrie C says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to help domestic and wild animals in need.
Mel V. says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m passionate about mental health, particularly destigmatizing it and convincing people that asking for help when they need it is a smart thing to do. Most people don’t realize that you can shop for a counselor the same way you would for a medical doctor. They’re fine with people scheduling one appointment to ‘see how it goes’, and they’re not insulted if you decide not to stick with them. Don’t let that one time you had a bad experience with a counselor scare you off of getting help when you need it.
Kelly T says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d work to raising awareness and money for Multiple Sclerosis research.
Rachel says
IMPROVE ME!
As an advocate for libraries and reading in general, I would love to start a non-profit that would provide free books to children from lower income families.
Krysta @ Domestic for Dummies says
Improve Me! I have helped out at an animal shelter before and would love to do it again.
Angie G. says
IMPROVE ME!
kim says
improve me!
Nichole says
IMPROVE ME!
Kamin says
IMPROVE ME!
My small group and I have plans(which are in the works) for starting a food pantry in our small, rural community…In hopes of feeding as many families with children who would other wise go hungry.
Patti says
Improve Me! I would help adults learn to read.
Lauren P says
IMPROVE ME! I would make affordable science education kits for classrooms so that children get excited about science and math topics.
LeeAnn says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m passionate about helping underserved communities, especially urban ones, to better their nutrition education and access to healthful food!
Jane says
IMPROVE ME!
Would love to do some volunteer work. Haven’t decided what or how. I am sure time will tell.
Samantha says
IMPROVE ME!!
yay ikea!
Courtney says
IMPROVE ME!
I have put together fundraisers for Reading is Fundamental, but I wish I had more time to go and actually hang out with the kids and teach them to read!
Susan M. says
Improve me!
Carrisa says
Improve me!
I’m not sure as I don’t know what talents/gifts I might have to offer. Maybe a service that would make meals for families in instances where the parent can’t. Like a surgery, funeral, sickness.
And yes I realize just joining a church would present opportunities like this.
Melissa says
IMPROVE ME! I’m a dog trainer so I love to improve my clients’ lives by helping them have peaceful lives with their doggies.
Kelley says
IMPROVE ME
I’d like to help people see the beauty that is around them all the time if they just stop to notice. I’d also like to help people see the beauty in things they want to discard — like old furniture that I love to refurbish.
Megan says
Improve me! Next week I get to start the fall series as a leader for a youth grief support group. I’m so excited.
Clarke says
IMPROVE ME!
Teresa says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I actually told the kids about 2 weeks ago that we should all try and think of something positive about another person every day. If we think positive of others, we tend to think better of ourselves!
And I am SOOOO crossing my fingers on this one!! Love me some IKEA!!
Jess @ Little House. Big Heart. says
I’ve already entered, but I wanted to say that reading everyone’s passions is very inspiring! There are so many deserving causes!
Sara says
Improve Me! I want to start mentoring youth.
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
Improve Me!
I am a minister of a medium-sized church and I really try to help people find their call in life. Everyone has a strength and I try to bring those to the surface.
Carson says
IMPROVE ME! My hubs and his bf have an awesome plan to start a homeless soccer team in our city. My goal is to get area restaurants and stores to donate food so that we can include a post-practice team meal.
Samantha R. says
IMPROVE ME!
I have a heart for the elderly and I would love to take my puppies to a nursing home for visits.
Arlene says
Improve me! I’m particularly interested in getting involved with women’s health, especially among lower income women.
Lucia says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help homeless children here in Chicago.
Beth says
IMPROVE ME!!
Cat Hines says
Improve Me! As a lifelong sufferer of panic attacks, I think I can mentor others on how to deal with them and still have a very fulfilled life.
laura says
IMPROVE ME! I think it’s awesome that Ikea does this – great idea!
Hazel says
IMPROVE ME!
I like to improve the lives of others by donating unwanted and unused items to Bridging, an organization that lets families in need “Shop” in their store for household essentials for free. They give away beds, furniture, dishes, towels, even decor for these people’s new homes.
Melissa says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I’d like to do something with literacy, and help the group ‘STOP HUNGER NOW’ in the Raleigh area.
Sara H. says
IMPROVE ME!
Jeff says
IMPROVE ME! I would work to encourage a culture of adoption (either international or domestic).
Em Rohrer says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to use my skills in marketing and project management in the non-profit sector. Specifically to be able to benefit children and needy families here in the US and around the world.
Barbara says
IMPROVE ME!