*** 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.
Ellen says
ikea me!
Doctors Without Borders, for sure.
Alison says
IKEA ME!!!!
I would help with Camp Ronald McDonald and help with kids and their families that are suffering from terminal illnesses.
Sydney says
IKEA me!
I would spend a year volunteering to stop MS.
Erin says
IKEA me!
I’d open a farm for abandon and rescued pugs. Since we got our one-eyed pug Polly from the Humane Society 2 years ago my love for pugs has almost taken over my life!
Julia says
IKEA me!
I would love to help shelter animals. The amount that are euthanized each year is insane.
Pilar says
IKEA me!
If I had a year off, I would love to help foster children or single moms.
Britney R. says
IKEA ME!
I would volunteer with kids in some way.
Leslie says
Ikea me!
I would spend a year helping kids- not sure exactly what, but maybe make a wish.
Jennifer C says
IKEA me!
I would work for free lobbying our legislatures (both state and federal) on behalf of the little guy (and gal) who cannot get their voices heard cause they are too busy running their business, non-profit or school.
Stephanie Midkiff says
Ikea ME! If I had a year to “Do good” I would move to the urban south Dallas neighborhood and have my house be a place for the elementary age kids come after school….be their mentor and safe haven and tutor them while building healthy relationships! http://www.championsofhopedallas.org
Lauren Gower says
Ikea me!
I would spend the year working to expand the resources and reach of my local soup kitchen.
Katie says
IKEA ME!
It would be a toss-up between rescuing animals (my pup was a week away from being put down at the pound when I found her) and Habitat for Humanity (which aligns with my interests professionally). If I had a year of nothing else, I’d probably be found doing both.
Jeremy says
IKEA me!
I would volunteer to be a counselor at a boys’ home for a year.
Jennifer says
Ikea me! If I could spend an entire year helping others I would go to a country in West Africa and start a medical clinic there or join up with a non-profit such as the Southern Sudan Health Care Organization to help make a difference!
Rachel says
IKEA ME! Considering I’m number 6,9something not feeling too lucky but a girl can dream right! If I could spend one year helping others I would probably do some anonymous good samaritan work. There’s nothing better than surprising someone in a tough situation and you don’t need the praise to feel good about yourself :)
April says
IKEA ME!!
I would spend the year working on early literacy in my community.
Melissa says
IKEA me!
With a year off, I would work at our local adoption agency.
Julie B says
IKEA me!
Ditto on helping abused dogs!
Nang says
IKEA me!
I’d spend the year helping out the kids and teachers in my local school district — they need so much help and support!
Jessica Cantrell says
“Ikea Me”
I would love to dedicate myself to saving senior shelter dogs and finding them loving families for their last years.
nicole says
IKEA ME! volunteer my time with children and families in a variety of different settings. it would be so neat to just give of my time and see what kinds of programs are out there!
Leisa S says
IKEA Me!
I would love to take a year off to work with animal rescue and help abused animals. I would LOVE to set up a pet food pantry and low cost pet vaccinations so people can keep their pets during times of financial crises.
Sara says
IKEA Me!
Wow, a year off… I’d spend it promoting literacy, spreading my love of reading & writing to the world!! :)
Shannon says
IKEA ME! I already work with kids with special needs and would love to work with those who are less fortunate…
Audra says
IKEA ME!!!
hmm, so many varied interests! i might help illiterate adults learn to read or provide support for pregnant teens/teen mothers.
Amy @ Renovation Innovation says
IKEA me! I’d open a no-kill animal rescue shelter
Brooke says
IKEA me!
If I could take a year off, I would photograph newly adopted children.
TJ says
IKEA ME!
Meghan says
IKEA ME!
I would like to volunteer with animals.
Marissa says
“IKEA Me!”
If I could spend one year helping others, I would probably travel with a group promoting literacy in the US. Sometimes you need to start with the basics to make great improvements.
Tracy says
IKEA Me! I would set up a foundation to help cancer patients and their families.
Heather Craig says
IKEA ME!
If I could take a year off helping others I’d like to work on a childhood literacy project OR on building educational opportunities for women around the world with an organization like the Central Asian Institute.
Thanks
Donna says
IKEA me!
Sara says
IKEA ME! (please and thank you!!)
I’d use a year off to travel our country promoting literacy!
Holly Lemly says
“IKEA ME” I would work with women that have had an unplanned pregnacy.
Jessica says
IKEA Me!
If I could take a year off, I’d run right over to the local shelter for abused women & children and serve in any way I could.
Briana says
IKEA ME!
and, I’d move to Northern Uganda for a year to help with the war recovery efforts.
Rachel King says
IKEA ME!
I would love to give my time and resources to help bring order and functional design into peoples lives. I have a huge heart for helping women (wives & mothers) to establish a place they can call home.
Louise says
Ikea me!
I’d support the local humane society and work to find homes for animals in need.
Kelly says
IKEA ME, please!
I would set up a free respite program for single parents who need a break or help caring for their child(ren).
Vanessa says
IKEA me!
Wowza! $350 would go a mightly long way in the transformation of our spare room to a nursury! Fingers crossed!
If I could spend a year volunteering it’d be with orphaned and at risk children here and abroad. That stats are overwhelming, and to have a chance put even the smallest of dents in some of those horrendous numbers would be a privilege.
Kelly @ diy my home says
IKEA me :)
I would help more new moms and babies.
Katie says
IKEA ME!
If I had a year off I’d spend more time discipling/mentoring teenage girls. There are so many hurting girls that need a listening ear and a good role model who loves them.
I’ve loved reading about all of the hopes and dreams and passions on this post. Even though most of us won’t be getting that “year off” we don’t need to wait for it to start doing some of these things- even if it is a pared down version of the dream. (I really hope that doesn’t come off as preaching/lecturing- it’s meant to be just a humble reminder that we can all do a little something.)
Jessica says
If I had a year off I would volunteer at a pregnancy help center.
gabie says
IKEA ME! I would volunteer to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Emily says
IKEA me!!
If I had a year off, I’d volunteer every day at the local Center for Women and Families. It is a tremendous organization that helps women in crisis with housing, childcare, counseling, and employment.
Sarah says
Ikea me! A year off…I would work extensively with local food pantries to help spread the word and keep those shelves stocked all year round.
Zack says
IKEA ME!
I’d set up networks and technology for developing nations with a year off and a 100 grand.
Sarah says
IKEA me! If I had a year off I would help with low income single mothers. Thanks for the great giveaway!
victoria says
IKEA me!!