*** 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.
Whitney says
IKEA Me!
I would have events to raise money for breast cancer in honor of a loved one who passed away from the disease!
Susie says
IKEA Me! I too would help rescue animals.
alysssssa says
IKEA Me!
I would definitely want to educate on how easy and cost effective it is to grow your own food.
Steph says
Ika Me! I would help by using athletics to help students graduate high school and move on to higher education. Whether participating as an athlete, coach, manager, referee, scorekeeper, or announcer – athletics brings together a community. I would like to build on this to help students become connected with others and see the future they can have!
Eliana says
there are too many kill shelters for pets in South Florida. I would love to give to one or several of the no kill humane shelters here. i love dogs, and would have 15 of them if I had the space. PLEASE ADOPT A DOG!!! dont buy puppies!
Ruth says
Ikea Me!
I would spend the year helping people understand the purpose of life.
Katelyn says
IKEA ME!
I would meet with and speak to surviving spouses and families of police officers killed in the line of duty. I happen to have experience in the subject and I want to help others recover and continue to live life the way I have.
Jillian McCabe says
Ikea Me!! I would love to work at a non profit that has support services for those that have been affected by domestic violence.
Ben says
IKEA Me!
Take a year off and go back to Mexico and help again!
Katie S. says
IKEA ME!
I don’t think I could pick just one thing to do for an entire year. I’d like to help build with Habitat for Humanity, as well as volunteer for animal shelters, and homeless shelters. Even travel to another country to help rebuild after disasters. There are so many people in need that I would want to spread the love around.
Jessica Haefele says
IKEA Me!
I would spent a year advocating for the adoption of children, such a huge need!
Heaather says
IKEA ME! I would volunteer with underprivileged high school kids and encourage them to go to college!
Jenny says
“IKEA Me!” As a future teacher, I would like to use the funds to help keep foreign language, art, and music in public schools!
Meghan says
IKEA me!
Hmmm, a year to be completely philanthropic? I’d do something for kids. I’m contemplating becoming a foster mom in the not too distant future, so I think I would definitely work with kids, in a school or after-school program, etc.
Amanda says
IKEA Me!
I would spend a year teaching abroad…
Amanda G. says
IKEA ME!
If I had a year to help others, I’d try to help inner-city school students in need. A lot of these kids need one-on-one help since they don’t get it at home – I just wish I had more time to help out, but my 9 to 5 job disagrees!
Jamie says
IKEA me! If I had a year off for sabbatical, I’d spend it being a foster mom to children in need. And animals, too, while I’m at it!
Lindsay Williams says
IKEA ME!
Ronna Hornsby says
Ikea Me!
I would love to work w/parents & under priviledged schools providing assistive technology training to special needs kids.
Sara says
IKEA ME!
If I could spend one year helping others, I would want to split my time between helping unwanted animals, feeding the hungry and working with underprivileged children. I would want to have the chance to learn as much about those in need – and probably a lot about myself – in that time.
Thanks!
Dayna says
IKEA ME!!
I’d spend a year helping rebuild the downtown of my hometown. 2 years ago it was devastated by a flood that wiped out the whole area, and it has been struggling to come back.
Tara says
Ikea Me!!
Rebecca says
IKEA Me!
I would definitely spend a year off visiting seniors in retirement and/or nursing homes. And would love to commit myself to training and visiting with a therapy dog to these communities.
Brandon says
Ikea me (or IKEA my wife!) LOL! Always entering for the wife!
I’m pre-med right now, so I’d love to a medical missions trip to a third world country.
alice says
IKEA Me!
I would spend the year working for First Step which supports victims of domestic violence
Emily Geyer says
IKEA Me!
Ah, SUCH a hard question. My husband’s dream has always been to work with Make A Wish and be able to make dying kids’ dreams come true. Maybe we’d start there!
lisamarie says
IKEA ME!
If I had a year off to spend on a cause close to my heart, I would assist with teenage foster children. In Orange County, there are more high school children in foster care than on can imagine. These kids only receive a very small stipend for school clothes and supplies and do not have a good source for stability or guidance. High school is such a crucial time in one’s life and these kids are at a cross-roads and need help choosing a right path for their life. My fiance is a special education teacher at a high school and is able to make a big impact (in my opinion) on several kids who have so few role models in their life. I would love to be able to do more for even just one of these kids.
maia canlas says
IKEA ME!!! I would create a computer learning center – attracting young/old to teach courses to ‘EACH OTHER’ — all by using a well networked computer center.
Brittany says
IKEA Me!
I would take meals to the elderly and sick people at my church.
EvY says
IKEA ME!
American Red Cross.
Erica says
IKEA ME!! I would volunteer with the Special Olympics & help with pet rescues!
emily says
IKEA me! IKEA me! IKEA me!
I would love to have a year off dedicating to helping others. I already spend time volunteering for a group that supports mentally disabled children and another group that visits with disabled veterans. I would love to have more time to devote to those charities!
Brittany says
IKEA ME!
I would use that year to improve the mental health resources in my city, reduce stigma, and encourage mental health awareness. I’m going into mental health counseling- can you tell?!
Sara W says
IKEA Me!!!
Andy says
Holy Poop! You two are on The Nate Show Right NOW!!!
Shannon says
IKEA ME!
meghan says
Ikea Me! I am trying to teach my 4yo about service to others by having him volunteer & donate his time & money. So far, he’s ok with it. LOL
Kelli says
IKEA me!
Rose Buerkle says
IKEA Me!
I would start a non-profit organization that enabled children from under priveledged families to learn how to ride and care for horses. It would provide them with rewarding experiences that would serve them well in the rest of their lives by teaching them self discipline as well as respect for living things.
Laina says
Ikea Me! If i could spend one year helping others, and had unlimited funds :) i would open an after care facility for human trafficking victims.
Kim says
IKEA me!
I think I would spend the year split between animal rescue and volunteering for Habitat for Humanities. I love animal rescue since we got our corgi from a shelter. And I’ve volunteered for Habitat and its fun to create a home for someone.
Sara @ House Bella says
IKEA ME!
If I had a year to do something good for the world, I’d travel around to small non-profits and advance their mission through graphic design. Small non-profits do the most amazing things, and don’t necessarily have the time or money to market and present themselves properly. I think it could make a big impact in a lot of places.
Danielle S. says
IKEA Me!
Denver is FINALLY getting an Ikea next year and I am sooooo excited! LOVE that store :)
Tracy Lee says
IKEA ME! I would like to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Mandy Lynn says
IKEA ME!
I can’t even imagine how I’d start helping the world if I had $100,000 to do it with! Start schools or hospitals, most likely, in parts of the world that need so much help.
Kristine says
Ikea me!
Christine P says
IKEA ME!! If I had the opportunity to volunteer for a year I would definitely start or become involved in after school tutoring for inner city youths!
bailey says
IKEA ME!!! I would like to go to an area that has seen disaster (earthquake, hurricane, ect.) and help in anyway that I could.
Vanessa says
IKEA ME
I would start an after school arts and crafts program for kids. Get those creative juices flowing. I would also use all recycled and reusable materials for the classes.
Jeannette says
IKEA ME!!!!!!!!
My 3 year wedding anniversary is on Wednesday and winning this would be like BEST PRESENT EVER!!!!
If I had the money, I would do something creative, like a craft camp for underprivileged kids