***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
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME. I’d love to work with my husband to offer creative writing programs for high school students.
Elizabeth from DC says
Improve me! I’m working on my nursing degree to improve the lives and health of others near my home and around the world.
Emily says
IMPROVE ME! I’ve always been extremely passionate about health education for young people and their parents, and I would love to take that passion to Africa to help educate women about the risks of STIs and HIV/AIDS.
Emily E says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Im in school to become a Social Worker and my husband and I are heading towards foster parenting. Some of the most rewarding work is yet to be done!
Christine Walker says
Improve me!
Sayard says
IMPROVE ME!
I work with patients, and try to make people feel better :)
Laura says
IMPROVE ME! Visiting the elderly in nursing homes or who live alone that don’t have family or friend visitors. Some of them are so lonely and forgotten.
Henry says
improve me!
I’d help end homelessness.
Sara V says
Improve me!
Kristy says
IMPROVE ME! <3
Being a mentor to kids from broken families is important to me- spending time with them and letting them know that they are special, valuable, and worth being HEARD.
Melodie says
Improve me! There’s so many ways you could help grant like that, I’m not sure where to begin!
Samantha says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to become a foster parent.
MelIssa S says
IMPROVE ME
Lauren McCarty says
IMPROVE ME! I’m an aspiring author and I hope to change the world one story or novel at a time.
Trude says
IMPROVE ME! Does it have to be other people? Because right now I work with the shelter I got my dog from, regularly photographing their dogs up for adoption and donating a part of my income to them. :) My rescue dog seriously saved my life, and if I can help them find better homes faster then I’ll do whatever I can.
Mary McG says
Improve me!
I want to improve myself as mother. So my chideren will have a better childhood.
ashley says
improve me, i love ikea!!
Caitlin says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m an interior design major, still in college, and want to improve people’s lives by using the skills I’m learning to give people their dream homes!
Katie L. says
IMPROVE ME
I’d like to teach people (especially teenagers) critical thinking skills to empower them to make better decisions in their lives.
Kate says
Improve me! I volunteer every week at an orphanage in Aguas Lindas, Brazil. These kids have nothing. I would love to help improve their literacy with more books and more volunteers to help them learn to read.
doahleigh says
I got into a career in the nonprofit field because I wanted to try to make a difference with my work every day. But I want to do more in the area where my passion really lies… in women’s issues and advocacy!
kelsey says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to do a lot of things. Adopt a few kids, that would be great. It is hard to just pick one.
Suzy says
Improve me!
I would mentor underprivileged children and those from broken homes to ensure that they took advantage of and sought out opportunities to further education, career, etc.
kristin says
IMPROVE ME! I make small donations here and there for charities, but would love to be able to donate more for worthy causes.
kristin reaves says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I teach ESL to refugees and do donation drives for them twice a year as well.
Brandi Pittman says
Improve me! I would love to take that money to add another couple of rooms to my house (or buy a bigger house) so that I could foster special-needs children. We would love to do long-term care, possible adoption of several special-needs children, but we have three kids and three bedrooms right now, so no space!
beth says
Improve me!
I am a physical therapist, who specializes in working with young children. I’d love to combine my professional talent with my girlhood passion for horseback riding. I’d love to start a Hippotherapy practice for children with special needs.
Barbara says
“IMPROVE ME!”
…I would like to really HELP the at-risk kids I work with, instead of just “teaching” them.
Krystal says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m really passionate about Habitat for Humanity, and I’m so fortunate to be able to work closely with them through my interior design major (the 3rd years actually design the homes, and our student organization hosts a lot of builds). I would love to start a similar program that does condos, apartments, and town houses for those who are single/widowed/etc. but still need a place to live and call their own.
kari @ Human, MD says
IMPROVE ME! I’d provide medical care for people in various places in need.
Michelle says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to help with battered women shelters.
Twila says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to help children by mentoring them=)
Kevin says
IMPROVE ME!
There’s a great place near us called Aloha Safari Zoo. They rescue animals that have been abused, neglected, or abandoned and give them a safe home on their property. They have everything from Bengal Tigers to potbelly pigs to camels. I’d give them the money to expand their property and care for more animals.
Sherry says
“IMPROVE ME!” I would help autistic kids get treatment as soon as possible. A jump start at an early age changes everything.
Jennifer Lentz says
Improve Me! Please!
My family supports youth sports programs in our area. We think it is important to have kids think of being active in a fun way.
Gayle says
Improve Me!
I would like to offer support to women with young children who need to get out of abusive relationships, have no resources for immediate/temporary safehouses, and/or the legal counsel to keep themselves and their kids safe.
Jen H says
Improve me! Id like to teach young chidren how to bake and cook from scratch..something everyone should know how to do.
Samantha says
IMPROVE ME!
I am in the social work field so my life is dedicated to helping others improve things in their lives, If i can help 50 people a year for the next 50 years think of how many lives I will help :)
Kris says
IMPROVE ME
I would love to mentor young women going into the tech field.
Allyssa says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to bake, so one day I’d love to be able to open a bakery and use the profits to help fund various charities.
Christy W says
Improve me! :)
I am a mom and teacher, hoping to be helping the future of tomorrow one baby step at a time.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to dedicate more of my time to help rescue dogs and find them loving, lifelong homes! I’ve got such a soft spot for pooches!
orly says
improve me! i’d love to help promote literacy.
Melissa B. says
IMPROVE ME!
Neal says
IMPROVE ME!
Anna (twelve22) says
IMPROVE ME! I’d love to work with a reading program for school-aged kids. I think reading well is so essential to everything else children learn in school, and it’s also the awesomest way to encourage imagination!
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME! I’m an animal lover and wish I could help all the abused animals feel loved. And know its not their fault.
Noelle says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I mentor homeless kids and also volunteer at a high school for pregnant teens. They all need so much. I wish I could do more for the students and the wonderful teachers who work with them.
gretchen says
IMPROVE ME! I would help teach children to read.
Terri says
Improve me!
As a physical therapist I am fighting the good fight against childhood obesity! Let’s get our kids moving!