*** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!***
Perhaps you’ve heard of a little store called Ikea? And perhaps you’ll be interested in a $350 gift card from them for this week’s giveaway? Yeah we couldn’t believe it either when they emailed us. Hooray is right, Ikea catalog. Well said.
And not only are they generously offering up this week’s sweet prize, Ikea’s also presenting “The Life Improvement Project” where they’ll award one philanthropic individual $100,000 to take a one year sabbatical to help others (start a non-profit, volunteer for a year, etc). Plus they’re hosting free seminars in their stores about improving your life through your living space.
But back to how you can get your mitts on that $350 gift card:
- PRIZE: A $350 gift card to Ikea!
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IKEA Me!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us what you’d do if you could spend one year helping others. Would you open an after school program? Volunteer at a homeless shelter? Rescue animals?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 27th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here Thursday morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
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You guys are quite impressive with your nearly 11,000 entries. So impressive in fact that Ikea decided to change their plans and give away not just one, not just two, but THREE $350 gift cards. That’s over $1000 in gift cards! Thanks Ikea!
So let’s see who the lucky three winners are according to random.org:
- Alyssa Allen (who’s Life Improvement Project would include moving her fam somewhere in the world to help the poverty crisis)
- NEPD (who’d give her wedding florist services away free of charge)
- Jill (who’d give a year working with the Wildlife Conservation Society)
Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Ikea.
Adriane Wagner says
IKEA ME!
I would spend my year in Cambodia working for a nonprofit called http://www.heartsandhandsforcambodia.org that provides children life skills and education, and meals.
Steph says
IKEA ME! If I had a year to give, I would invest it in trying to bring some relief to a community (family) in the metro Detroit area that has been hit hardest by the economy. For example, giving to a family who is not able to make this month’s mortgage payment or to a family who needs a month of groceries.
Megan L says
IKEA ME! (and I would change the world) If I had a year to give I would most definitely devote it to helping orphaned and/or abandoned children from around the world. They are our most precious resource.
Mina says
IKEA me! Love IKEA!
Brittney says
IKEA ME!
I would probably help animals or children in some way.
Meg says
IKEA ME!!! Gosh, I’d love to do volunteer work for the environment, animals and children, but I think I’d really like to work in a battered women’s shelter.
Kim says
IKEA ME!
I’d spend a year volunteering as an admin with Chemo Angels and getting involved with RESOLVE to encourage education and awareness about infertility.
Amy says
IKEA ME!
I would volunteer to do fundraising for the American Cancer Society. I know way too many children and adults battling this terrible disease and I would love to raise money to help find a cure.
Kimberly R says
IKEA Me! If I could take a year off to help others, I would work with an organization that helps to raise money to rehabilitate libraries in inner city public elementary schools. As an elementary teacher, I know the importance of literacy and access to books for all children!
Jeff Lewis says
IKEA me!
I would love to volunteer as someone who collects the needs from different communities that are impoverished and needy and take surveys to assess what the greatest needs are in those communities. Then I would go to business leaders/stores and find people to donate resources that can alleviate those needs.
Tom Horner says
IKEA ME!
I would provide sports equipment to under privileged children with the money.
michele says
IKEA ME! I’d work in my small rural town and give to the community for economic development. We need help here at home too!
katie e says
“IKEA ME”
I would work with hoarders or anyone that is unorganized beyond there ability to fix.
Lindsey says
IKEA ME! and I would love 2 wall shelves and 2 bedside tables!
If I had a year to give, I would give my time to the elementary schools to educated them about the oral cavity. A healthy body starts with a clean mouth!
Star Design says
IKEA Me!
I would LOVE to use my interior design background to help make transitional housing more comfortable and welcoming. I would love to help it feel more like a home – warm, comforting, beautiful, yet affordable too. I love finding deals!
Alli says
IKEA Me! Please!
If I had a year to give I would spend it raising money for and building affordable housing all over the country.
Chad says
IKEA me!
Melissa D says
Ikea me! I think I would work with animals and at the food pantry. Thank you for the giveaway!
Holly says
Ikea Me! I’d take time off and volunteer somewhere exotic!
Michelle says
# “IKEA Me!”
I would help schools across the country get music programs. I would have never made it through HS if it wasn’t for the Choir and Drama clubs.
laura says
Ikea me! I’d live in Africa (probably Ghana) and do something to help children…probably improving education, especially access to education for girls.
Megan S says
IKEA Me!! If I had a year to give I would volunteer for Hospice…my father lost his battle with pancreatic cancer in 1999 and my mother is currently fighting breast cancer.
Christina M says
IKEA ME!
I would do something like Teach for America. I know it would be extremely challenging, but I like the thought of helping kids!
Bridgett says
IKEA Me!
I would work with the local Freebank Foodstore (feeding the poor) or possibly Matthew 25 Ministries (also all about feeding the hungry).
Anna says
Ikea Me!! I would love to put the money towards rescuing cats and dogs and rehoming them.
Joanna says
IKEA ME!
I guess if I had a year to volunteer I would enjoy working for Habitat for Humanity. I don’t think I’ll have a year (or a day) off from raising 4 little children for a while, though!
Megan Carlisle says
IKEA ME!!! If I were able to spend a year bettering the world I would start a not-for-profit home for older foster children. Not a group home (PC for orphanage), but an actual home that could accommodate perhaps 25 children at a time. I could go on for hours, but the main gist of it is that foster children routinely get the shaft. The older they get the less likely they are to end up in a permanent home. A nice homey place for these un-placeables would be priceless!
Emil says
IKEA ME!
I would like to start some kind of after school program that involves homework support, environmental education, and getting kids outside–gardening, hiking, etc.
susan says
IKEA me!
I would probably go to Africa and work in a hospital to bring medical help to an impoverished area that really needs it.
Keara I says
IKEA Me!
I’d provide free childcare for single parents.
Alyssa says
Ikea me!!!! I would spend it in a foreign country volunteering at a hospital or building houses or something along those lines.
kim says
ikea me! i would spend time working with children, probably in the city.
Allison says
IKEA ME! I’d reopen several of the old factories in the town I went to college in and turn them into factories manufacturing goods created by the people that were all let go when the plants closed.
Miya says
IKEA ME PLEASE PRETTY PLEASE! I would spend my year teaching underprivileged children how to cook tasty, healthy meals for themselves and their families to improve their nutrition and their self-esteem.
Jessica Lynn says
IKEA ME!
I would volunteer at a local camp in the cincinnati area which give children grieving the loss of a parent a place to go for a weekend to play & relax and not feel so alone because they are surrounded by other children experiencing a similar loss.
Jennifer says
I would love a new IKEA sofa….that would be awesome. I defintely would volunteer my time helping battered woman get back on their feet through DOVE, Domestic Violence Ended.
Stephanie says
IKEA Me!
I would love to work with my local non-profit dance studio. They always need help with performances, costumes, fundraising, etc.
Kristen D says
IKEA ME!
I would spend a year working with public health outreach programs to help promote healthier ways of living.
Sarajane says
IKEA ME!
I have already done this… I took a year off after college to volunteer with Americorps and I worked in a Community Health Center. It was a wonderful experience and I’m glad I took the time to do it!
Alie says
IKEA Me! I’d volunteer at a pet shelter. :)
Lindsey says
Ikea Me!!!
I need this so bad! After moving into a new house in May my new home could really use some new things for it! Hope I win!
Amanda says
IKEA ME!!!!!
I think I’d start working with the community missions part of my church. They have a food bank and do volunteer inner-city revitalization. I’d love to be able to do the day-to-day work, and plan some fundraising events.
AJ says
Ikea me! If I had a year to give, I would spend time teaching under privileged children.
Katherine says
IKEA Me!
I’d be a childhood literacy volunteer.
Kimberly C says
“IKEA Me! A lot of stuff but I would focus more on the volunteering I’m already doing 80 hours a month of while working full time!
rohitha says
IKEA ME!
I just adore ikea….affordable/adorable home furnishings…
Rachel says
IKEA ME!
I’d help the animals. I have four of my own, all of which are rescues. I love them as my children and would love for more animals to get the same experience.
Marissa says
Ikea me! I would love to give the money to the ESL Adult Education program I’ve been volunteering with all year!
Carrie L. says
Ikea Me!
I would use my time and money to rescue animals and volunteer at animal shelters. My compassion for animals is not normal ; )
stephanie says
IKEA me!!!!!!! If I had a year to help others I would volunteer at an orphanage either in the US or another country and help care for the children and make sure they all knew someone loved them and wanted the best for them. Thanks to ya’ll and Ikea for such an AWESOME giveaway. PS….going to go watch my DVR’d Nate show!