*** 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.
Beth says
IKEA ME!!
Ryan says
IKEA ME!!!!!
I would love to spend a year working to make animal shelters no kill facilities.
Katherine says
IKEA ME!
You know… wow, that’s a tough question. I think I’d spend a year working for a group to stop human trafficking. That’s where my heart is.
Linda says
IKEA ME!!!
cassie says
IKEA ME!
I would spend the year organizing projects to increase/support infrastructure in Africa. It’s not sexy, but medicine and other help can’t help without road, water, etc…
Marie says
OMG – IKEA Me!
So excited about this give away.
I volunteer with A Rotta Love Plus http://www.arottalove.org a Rottweiler and Pit Bull Rescue that re homes, educates and advocates for bully breed dogs…so if I won the IKEA life improvement project I would spend my year helping A Rotta Love Plus further it’s mission advocating for these wonderful dogs.
sarah says
IKEA me! I would volunteer at a local non-profit that does art therapy
Sarah B says
IKEA ME!
I’m such a sucker for animals so I’d totally open a shelter or start a foster program.
BETHANY S says
IKEA ME!
I WOULD USE THE MONEY TO HELP OTHER INFERTILE WOMEN CONCEIVE. THERE’S TONS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR ABORTIONS, BUT NOT MUCH IN THE WAY OF ASSISTING THOSE WOMEN THAT WOULD BE AMAZING MOTHERS AND ARE UNABLE!
christina spargo says
Ikea me
Stefanie says
“IKEA Me!” I would love to work at a local food bank.
David says
IKEA Me!
I would love to purchase a new bed!!!!!
Beth says
IKEA ME!
Hmm this is tough but I would want to work with women and children in either India or Zambia. Husband hails from both countries so I’d love to work with AIDS education, orphanages, etc. What a tremendous oppurtunity that would be!
Amanda says
IKEA ME! If I could spend a year helping people, it would be farmers! I would love to help farmers that are just starting out or those who need helping developing a direction for their farming initiatives!
Melissa @ Life on Prairie Creek says
IKEA Me!
I would love to spend a year working for Habitat for Humanity.
Kathleen says
IKEA MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
Ashley R says
IKEA ME!!!
I’d spend a year volunteering at free dental clinics since I’m a dentist and would love to do free dental work!
Lindey Linderman says
IKEA ME!!
Allison says
IKEA ME! Oh man, I would have a hard time saying no to working with a charity that helps animals, but if it came down to it I would definitely want to spend a year working with Feeding America or homeless shelters. What a great thing IKEA is doing!
Leah says
IKEA Me!
I would spend a year in Ethiopia, helping with an orphanage (www.drawnfromwater.org) that a group I was a part of two years ago had the opportunity to found. It’s/our/my goal is to save children from culturally mandated infanticide.
David says
IKEA ME!
Erin B. Inspired says
IKEA ME!
If I could spend one year helping out, I would start a Chihuahua rescue. I have two of my own and I see/hear/read too many stories about Chihuahuas being seized in hoarding or puppy mill scenarios or owner’s not taking care of them in general. It breaks my heart because I know what awesome pets they make when they’re socialized properly. :)
Stephanie says
IKEA Me!
My husband and I have talked about this before. We would both love to go to Costa Rica to share the Gospel, offer missionary support, and love on orphans.
Lauren says
IKEA me!
I would build houses and infrastructure in Belize. Community development stuff. It’s what I went to college for.
Allison Sangenito says
IKEA ME!
I would spend the year trying to figure out how to put that 100k to good use for underprivileged kids, and spend my time hanging out with them and volunteering too!
Mary says
IKEA me!!! I would take the year off of work and finally start doing foster to adopt, there are so many children here in the US that need a family.
Rob O. says
IKEA Me!
Jen Swiech says
Ikea Me! I would love to spend a year working with Big Brothers/Big Sisters.
Lisa says
IKEA ME! :)
Jillian says
IKEA Me!
I’d love to spend a year volunteering at the local children’s hospital!
Julie says
IKEA ME, please!!!
Though it’s not as widespread as other ideas, I think I’d spend a year helping those I love with what they need. My in-laws are aging, so I’d volunteer my time to help them with the little tasks we can’t assist in now. My mom is working to remodel my grandfather’s house to sell, so I could help with that. My sister- and brother-in-law could use some free labor to help with their undertakings. Then, with any leftover time, I’d volunteer at a local animal shelter and work to find homes for pets who need them!
Lisa R says
IKEA ME!
I’d spend a year with Habitat – building homes all over the world
Krystal says
IKEA ME!
If given the opportunity, I would definitely spend a year volunteering at an orphanage and spending time with beautiful babies.
Katherine says
IKEA ME!
Cristina DeMattio says
IKEA Me!
Agnes says
IKEA Me!! I would love to work at the St Jude’s Children’s Hospital and make a difference!!
Agnes
Christine says
IKEA Me! I would love to help children in an after school program.
Molly says
IKEA ME!
I would start my own non-profit that gives musical instruments and free music lessons to children of low-income families. I was in band as a kid and I feel it made such a positive difference in the adult I’ve become.
Meghan says
“IKEA Me!”
I would like to help create and enforce laws that require dogs and cats to be spayed or neutered.
nicole i. says
IKEA ME! PLEASE OH PLEASE!!! Thanks for the awesome chance to win!
Christine says
IKEA ME!
I would love to spend a year working at a free health clinic or an organization that helps low-income women and children, especially pregnant women.
Melody says
Ikea me!
I think I would start a program for blooming artists of any age. They could come and explore different mediums and receive instruction.
Karen says
Ikea Me! Would love a new storage unit for the gameroom.
Denise says
IKEA ME, please!
I would love to get involved with the Ronald McDonald House.
nikki says
IKEA me!
Jacquie says
IKEA ME!
I would love to help animals that have been abused or neglected find loving homes.
Jessica says
IKEA ME!
In my job I help others as a teacher, so I’d like to help people other than students in a way radically different from teaching! Maybe Habitat for Humanity for a year!
Alanna L says
IKEA Me!
I would love to be a part of building homes with Habitat for Humanity or maybe even be a traveling volunteer with Extreme Makeover Home Edition. It would be so gratifying to make a difference in people’s lives by enhancing their quality of life with a new home.
Caitlin says
IKEA ME!!!
I’d love to spend a year working with a literacy program for kids and adults.
Lyndsey says
IKEA ME! I would spend a year volunteering for the American Cancer Society or starting my own charity for families dealing with the aftermath of serious brain injuries.