***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
Trisha says
Improve me, please!
We adopted our son from Russia. There are hundreds of thousands more orphans needing families, I need to inspire others.
Shae says
Improve me! As a teacher, I’m always trying to improve kids’ lives… I could just use an extra dose of patience this year :)
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to help people with education. I’m a math teacher and piano teacher, so I suppose I already do that somewhat. But, when I have more time… :-)
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to be a child advocate in the future.
Katie says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help with childhood and adult literacy and spread my love of reading.
Vanessa L says
“IMPROVE ME! I would love to help teen mothers grow to be confident parents.
Eryn says
improve me!
Andrea M says
Improve Me!!
I have been working on becoming involved in programs that build confidence and self esteem for young girls. As a mom of 2 daughters- I find myself more deeply committed to helping develop these traits in them and then passing that on to the community.
melody says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to encourage people and build them up.
Nicole says
Improve me! I am an Urban Planner, and I try to improve the lives of people in the communities that I work to plan – better parks, services, housing and jobs. It’s great when you see recommendations put into place and lives changed for the better :)
sheila says
Improve me!
Dana Mainetti says
Improve me! I would love to use dogs and animals as pet therapy for kids and people in need.
Meghan says
IMPROVE ME!
As an after school teacher, I do feel I improve children’s lives on a day to day basis. My focus right now is getting them to understand and enjoy the value of giving. To each other, to their parents and to people they don’t know.
Nora says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve been telling my self for the last 6 months that I want to start volunteering at the literacy center here in town. Through my work I’ve encountered a lot of young people who are functionally illiterate, and its so hard to see them struggle with simple forms and such. I also speak Spanish fluently, so I’d be able to help non-English speakers also improve their literacy.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
I teach life skills to people with disabilities and also direct theatre for actors with and without disabilities. I’m so lucky that my passion is my profession!
Emily says
Improve Me!!
My husband and I are starting a ministry in our community for teen moms. There are not many programs in our area to give them hope and support. We want them to know that their lives are not over, but we are here to help them transition into their new life of motherhood! It has been a lot of work so far to get this started, but we are so excited to see what God will do through this ministry!
Brandon says
IMPROVE ME!
Kellie Drinkhahn says
Improve Me! I am a professional singer. I volounteer every other week and sing show tunes to the elderly:-)
Heather H. says
IMPROVE ME! I think it would be great to spend all that money providing comfortable beds and bedding to children who don’t have the luxury of them. It’s hard to be well rested and ready for school when you can’t be comfortable.
Emily says
IMPROVE ME.
I think to improve other’s lives I’d take my dog to a shelter or hospice or orphanage or something. Dogs always make you feel better. And depending on his behavior that day, I might just leave him there.
Sarah T. says
Improve me!
I would love to help people organize their lives. Nerd Alert! :)
Thanks for the chance!
nicole says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to open an early childhood development center in Richmond city…there is a lack of early childhood development in our city. This is an important piece to helping children to grow and develop ..especially children who are at risk.
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a librarian and I’m dedicated to literacy!
Ryan says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to start volunteering for for Habitat for Humanity. I love their Re-store and think it would be the perfect way of giving back.
Laura says
IMPROVE ME!
this ikea gift card would really improve the life of my family and young son, we truly need to finish our home and make it safe for him, this would mean so much to us! thank you YHL and ikea!
Susan says
IMPROVE ME! I’m working on a Food Day event to help raise awareness about food-related issues like junk food marketing to kids, fair working conditions for farmers, and food scarcity.
Jen N. says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to show people how easy it is to make yummy, healthy food.
Lara says
improve me!
i seem to have a positive influence on others when it comes to nutrition and diet… i’d love to help people figure out how to do a healthy mise en place for their weekly menu
Hillary says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m in school learning how to improve the lives of captive monkeys. Someday I hope to design captive primate exhibits, diets, and enrichment.
Holly D says
IMPROVE ME!!
I’d like to use my skills to educate others on how to live healthy.
Kim says
Improve me! I would work to de-stigmatize mental illness, helping more people get needed services/medications.
Kippen says
iMPROVE ME!
Emily says
IMPROVE ME! I work in the fitness industry and I love helping people set and achieve their fitness goals.
Sarah P. says
Improve Me! I would love to be trained as a Doula to assist families during labor and delivery.
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to teach children about quilting- it’s a great creative outlet- and lot’s of math too!
jordan says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to work in a non-profit that promotes marine science education for middle school aged girls.
Aimee says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve lost track of all the ways I’d like to improve the world! Quality healthcare for everyone, cures for diseases, fresh water for all, abuse support…the possibilities are endless. And overwhelming.
Lauren F. says
IMPROVE ME!
Christina Combs says
IMPROVE ME!
I help improve the lives of children with disabilities by providing early intervention services. I am dedicated to this cause and extremely passionate about providing support to families.
Stephanie Baker says
IMPROVE ME!
Denise says
Improve Me! I would like to join a Habitat for Humanity team.
Becca says
Improve Me!
I would like to help the Hispanic students in my small community realize that college is attainable.
mama says
IMPROVE ME
My husband and I have decided to learn american sign language as a second language and are teaching our children too. We want to give them a little something extra, and also volunteer our time reaching out in the deaf community.
Jennifer says
Improve me! I’d like to help improve my family’s happiness.
Caro says
IMPROVE ME!
I love to help people focus their creative vision!
Holly@Country Girl says
IMPROVE ME!
Lindsay says
IMPROVE ME! I’m working on a degree in public administration and nonprofit management. My goal is to be an executive director of a regional or international nonprofit providing services to those in need.
Katy @ Eat Drink & Decorate says
IMPROVE me!
Well I made need to improve my typing skillz cause I just typed out this long drawn out explanation and then I hit the back button… and it’s gone… at least I think it is. Anyhoo…. Improve me please! ;-)
Karen Erickson says
Improve me!
AmyL says
Improve me!