*** 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.
Debra says
IKEA ME!
I, along with my husband, would volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.
Vivian says
IKEA me!! I would work teaching English as a second language in Portland, Maine elemedntary schools where an increasing number of immigrant children are struggling.
Sara says
IKEA me!! I would volunteer at a Ronald McDonald House.
Jenn says
IKEA ME!
I’d volunteer or open my own pitbull rescue agency!
Christina W says
Ikea me!
I would either help with spay & neuter or microchipping programs for animals, OR help terminally ill children and their families. Maybe I could do both!
Jody says
Ikea me! I would volunteer at a child advocacy organization.
Kathy says
IKEA Me!
If I could spend a year helping others, I’d work with women who are down and out, to help them get on their feet and find jobs.
Jordan says
IKEA ME!
I currently volunteer for an amazing local organization that provides support to families affected/infected by HIV/AIDS. I can only imagine the amazing work we could do with a free year and that much money!
Kim says
Ikea me!
Oh man – what would I do? I’d definitely look into starting up some sort of animal rescue. I live in an urban city and would love to save every poor abandoned animal I see.
Bryan says
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crystal says
IKEA ME!!! please I love ikea and could think of many more things I could buy there. I would spend my year helping children volunteering at Boys and Girls club where I could have a hand in positively influencing childrens lives.
Lindsey says
IKEA ME!!! I would volunteer to help abandoned children get adopted.
JHuck says
IKEA ME!
I would travel start right here in DC with wards 6, 7, and 8 and help initiate a program that involved teaching children and their families how to make smart and healthy choices about their food and health. Childhood obesity is reaching epidemic proportions, especially in areas where access to healthy foods is limited to corner stores and food marts. Promoting healthy ideals and values at the family level for accountability and encouraging local food vendors to carry fresher food would be a huge help in the fight against obesity.
Elisabeth says
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jenny says
IKEA ME!!!
I’ve always wanted to work with “troubled” teens – this would be the perfect opportunity to open a shelter/counseling program for teens!
Christy says
IKEA ME!!
I’ve always wanted to develop some sort of program that teaches children in the mainstream not to be afraid of or think differently about children with special needs. They’re all just kids going through life learning, playing, and hoping to be happy. If we break down the stereotypes and bridge the communication while kids are young, then they can set a new tone for acceptance for generations to come!
Karen Salp says
“IKEA ME – PLEASE!” I would volunteer in an Early Childhood program helping preschoolers with disabilities develop to the best of their ability.
Amanda @ Out of Square says
IKEA ME! Definitely would spend the year helping abused and abandoned animals.
Kristi rediske says
Ikea ME! Wow what a great giveaway-sure could use it. If I volunteers for a year I would probably have to do a couple things- o would love to help animals like working with a shelter-I have a soft spot for animals not treated right. I also would like to help the elderly-maybe around their homes and just visiting them,mowing , cleaning, whatever they need.
Meg says
“IKEA Me!” I would spend the year in Africa working in an orphanage….
Lauren says
IKEA ME!!!
I would coach/volunteer for Special Olympics. I have seen first hand what a difference it makes in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Lauren says
Ikea me!
I would love to start an animal rescue!
Chelsea Blanchard says
IKEA ME!
Melanie says
IKEA me!! I would spend the year mentoring/tutoring underprivileged kids.
Chris says
Ikea me! I think I would tutor children.
Sarah H says
IKEA ME! As for volunteering, I’d do something with to help with underprivileged, inner city youth. I’d pull them out of their comfort zone and give them a chance to experience than they normally would be able to.:-)
Kathy says
IKEA Me!
I would work with organizations that help wounded veterans with housing rehab and other recovery needs.
Becky says
Ikea ME!
I’d like to combine my love for dogs (as a dog mom) and my love for military veterans (as the wife of a vet!) by starting a therapy program that uses the one to help the other.
Iana says
IKEA ME!
I would love to work in an orphenage and share some love with those kids.
Sally says
IKEA ME
If I have a year to serve I would help improve my communityin any way that was needed.
Kelly says
Ikea Me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Beth P says
IKEA Me! I would work in a homeless shelter or do anything I could to help underprivileged children.
Andrea says
IKEA ME
cath young says
Ikea me! Would love to work with middle school after school. Do some now, but would like to expand.
Loni says
IKEA ME!
Lauren says
IKEA ME!
I would spend my year loving on kids who don’t have a home or a family
Kerri A. says
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Jennifer C. says
Ikea ME! …I think I’d spend the year volunteering for the local free clinic as a Physician Assistant (which is what I used to do before I had kids and decided to stay home with them!)
Jennifer says
IKEA ME!
I would love to rescue animals, our Lab is a rescue and I’d love to help so many more dogs and cats find a loving home.
Carissa says
IKEA Me! I would create a resource center for single mothers.
Aya M says
IKEA Me
I would like to provide families in need with free childcare.
Stasi says
IKEA me!
If money was not an issue i’d be editing video for YFc in a heartbeat.
Erin says
IKEA me!! I would love to spend a year teaching the arts to underprivileged children!
bonnie says
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Krista D. says
IKEA ME!
I would spend my year with children – Fresh Air Fund, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, etc.
Emy says
IKEA ME!
I already volunteer at a nursing home. I spend time with patients who have severe dementia. It is very rewarding and I love it very much. I plan on getting a degree in gerentology so I can further assist our elderly.
Sarah Rigs says
IKEA Me!!! I LOVE IKEA, and I’m getting ready to buy a home and will need to get new furnishings. This would be so great.
Sally@DivineDistractions says
IKEA me! With a year sabbatical, I would work with my city to become a Main Street city, organize merchants, property owners and city officials and start a marketing campaign to bring a new and fresh vibe to the area, attracting more investment and more traffic.
Jaime says
IKEA ME!
I would love to volunteer teaching nderprivileged children how to play the violin and to learn to appreciate classical music.
Angie G. says
IKEA ME!!!!! I would rescue kids that leave on the streets or are underprivileged and help them through findind a better living, a home.