*** 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.
Audrey says
IKEA ME!
Ashley says
IKEA ME! i’d definitely spend the year doing something that involves teaching children…. would be a definite upgrade from cubicle life :)
Dana says
Ikea me!!
I would love to spend a year taking kids on outdoor trips to get them interested in (and inspired by) nature.
Casey says
IKEA me! I would help build schools, housing, crop fields, or other infrastructure for a country in need.
Elaine says
IKEA ME! I would help women and children who are victims of domestic violence or other dire circumstances.
Colleen says
IKEA Me!
I would spend the year helping out my local humane society.
Amanda Geltz says
“IKEA ME”
If I could spend one year helped others I would travel the United States and reach out to victims of Physicial, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse. I feel many times they feel they are alone (I know from experience) and so I would travel and help them find others like them that they can communicate with and heal. :)
halloweenlover says
Ikea Me!
I’d work with inner city kids in my area at after school and summer programs to make sure they are at (or exceeding) their grade level academically.
Rebecca says
IKEA ME!!:)))
If I had a year off I would either go to Africa or help terminally ill children. I’m a photographer on the side and would love to work for a non-profit taking pictures of families and children who are terminally ill.
Lauren says
IKEA ME!
I would use the money to start a dog rescue/shelter. I want to do this anyway and the money would definitely make it happen faster!
Emily says
IKEA ME!
I work in non-profit currently. I would love to take a year and focus 100% on supporting families in the community get access to affordable health care and other resources.
Soni F says
IKEA me!!!
I would definitely do something with dogs or children…or BOTH! : )
Maura says
IKEA Me! I would spend a year helping my rowing club develop a program to teach under privileged kids how to row and work on a team!
Eileen says
IKEA ME!
I would work with underpriviledged kids.
Amanda says
IKEA me!!!!!!!
If I was given $100,000, I would start a local non profit focused on educating schools, communities and government on the power and magnitude of local farming. I’d use this as a platform to clear up any misinformation and allow kids to visit local farming communities to understand the necessity of this in our country.
allison says
IKEA ME!!!
If I were to take a year off, I would have a hard time deciding what one way to spend my year. I would love to start a children’s music camp, or work with single moms try to get back to work. Could I split my time???
Saundra says
Ikea me!
I would help increase medical access in rural parts of the country — most people don’t realize that there are huge doctor shortages for many right here in the U.S.
Lisa says
IKEA ME, PLEASE!!!!
If I had a year off….Oh Boy, if I had a year off!! I would help the program Feed America….there are so many in our country who don’t have the proper nutrition and care.
blair says
IKEA ME!
Lisa C. says
IKEA me! (Woohoo!!!)
I currently volunteer with a nonprofit that helps women re-enter the workforce and find jobs with sustainable wages and benefits. If I had an entire year to devote just to them, I’d focus more heavily on fund development to keep the doors open! :)
Emily @ Our Waldo Bungie says
IKEA ME!
I would love to rescue pit bulls/pit bull mixes and educate people about what wonderful dogs they can be (with the right owner!)
Cara says
IKEA ME! I’d organize a public school nutrition program to help kids get healthier.
Cheryl Kunert says
IKEA ME!
Cynthia says
Ikea ME! (me! me! me!)
Janine says
IKEA ME! I would volunteer at our local SPCA and help find homes for abandoned dogs and cats. Just as we adopted our dog and cat from them over 2 years ago.
Melissa says
IKEA me!
I would most like to build houses for others. Teaches me something and helps others at the same time.
Jessica says
IKEA ME
I would volunteer to tutor ESL students in reading/writing.
Elizabeth says
IKEA Me!
I would help military families:)
april says
“IKEA ME!”
Kristin says
IKEA me!
I’d volunteer to coach girls’ volleyball at the junior high and high school levels. That age is so tough, and I’d love to help girls develop their self esteem and learn to be a bit more compassionate to other girls. They shouldn’t have to wait until adulthood to learn to empower other women!
Rebekah says
IKEA ME.
I am a nurse so something involving healthcare.
Carly says
IKEA ME!
I currently work as a college academic advisor. If I could take a year off I would volunteer in low income middle schools and high schools to help students prepare for college!
Jimmie says
IKEA ME!
Theresa says
IKEA ME!
I’d offer free babysitting to unemployed parents while they job-hunt.
Joy says
“IKEA me” I would love to rescue dogs and work for St. Judes.
Megan says
IKEA ME!
We don’t have an IKEA in my area yet… but SOON! YAY!
If I had a year off to help a program, I would spend my time trying to help the Social Services programs around my state. I have recently had some experience with them because of a situation with my niece and these kids are really the ones suffering from the lack of organization/time/people available in this system that is supposed to be set up to protect these kids!
Katie says
IKEA me!
Kimberlea says
IKEA me! I’d definitely go back to Uganda to work with AIDS orphans. I fell in love with the country a few years ago during a study abroad program. Money is the only thing stopping me!
Carolyn says
IKEA ME!
I would go work at an orphanage overseas or teach English abroad. But there are so many things to do closer to home as well … I would love to help the older generation tell and document their stories, either by conducting video interviews or by compiling photos and helping them write a memoir.
Eric H. says
IKEA me!
claire says
ikea me!!
i would be a tutor – after school programs, weekend sessions etc for low-income kids :)
Amelia says
IKEA me!
I would spend a year teaching children about our government and encouraging adults to participate more in governmental affiars. With election day just next week, I think more people should inform themselves about the issues and candidates, then Vote.
Ashley says
“IKEA Me!”
I would start an after school program. It is something that is definitely needed within the inner city here!
Lindsey says
Ikea Me!
I would volunteer for a program that provides free college/SAT prep for needy high school students.
Joan says
IKEA ME! I would spend the year providing medical assistance to underserved people, both here and abroad!
Kelly C. says
IKEA Me!
I would want to help out with food or shelter projects. I wish for everyone to have a decent roof over their heads…
BM says
IKEA ME!
I would teach kids about living sustainably!
yvonne huynh says
Ikea me!
Wow awesome giveaway! i would definitely volunteer at an animal shelter!!!
Catherine says
IKEA ME!
I’d definitely do some sort of after school program for children with single parents and focus it on the arts.
Heather says
IKEA Me!
I’d help low-income kids.