*** 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.
Kelly says
IKEA me!
I would volunteer at a women’s shelter and help single moms get back on their feet.
Amy says
“IKEA Me!”
I would love to spend a year volunteering with multiple non profit organizations.
Susan/Project Balancing Act says
IKEA Me!
I’d work hard to set up the local food pantry with more sponsorship, and try to introduce monthly dinners hosted by area restaurants. I’d tie this into adopt-a-family for the holidays types of programs. Like, not just your Thanksgiving dinner, but gifts for the kids, too. I’m a softie for those kids.
cassie @ hi sugarplum! says
ikea me please! i think every reader you’ve ever had will enter this one!
awesome job guys!
Beth says
Ikea Me!
I would 100% spend my year rescuing, fostering, and adopting out any and all furry friends. I would try to get you two to adopt a Hotdog for Burg!!!
Meg says
IKEA ME!
I would start a program that would provide access to healthy food and education on nutrition to low income families/individuals.
Ashley says
IKEA ME!!
Alan says
IKEA ME!!
I would spend a year building houses with Habitat for Humanity.
Amber says
IKEA me!!
Lindsey Rockers says
please please please ikea me!!
i would start a home for women who are experiencing a crisis pregnancy!
Rachel says
“IKEA Me!”
I would love to work with multiple youth foundations throughout the country, coaching young girls and boys about exercise, fitness, and overall wellness… Helping all children to love their bodies.
Tiffany says
IKEA Me!
If I could have a year to volunteer, I would spend it in Panama in a childrens’ home that my church supports.
Rebecca says
IKEA ME!
I would love to spend a year working with Operation Christmas Child!!!!!!!!!!
Rebecca says
IKEA me! I’d love to spend a year working to improve the lives of children. I don’t know what exactly, but I’m sure I could find something.
You guys were great on The Nate Show today! Loved it…
Yami says
IKEA Me!
I would spend a year at a 3rd world country and making over children’s homes and orphanages ….. Adding computers, supplies, and the essentials. I would love for them to get inspired!
kerry says
IKEA Me!
i think i’d work for red cross!
Tiffannie says
IKEA Me! Wow, Ikea continues to impress me with their “big picture” thinking! I’m not sure what I would do with a whole year of service…perhaps something to help people living in poverty have better access to good nutrition.
Christina says
IKEA ME!!!
I am very passionate about helping animals, I would LOVE to spend more time devoted to volunteering. On our base I helped the volunteer organization for years until we moved. I miss it greatly.
Carolina says
IKEA ME Baby! I’ll go to Haiti, there is so much to be done there…
Jennypenny says
IKEA ME!
jamie says
IKEA ME!
oh my gosh, i would so go work in an orphanage. i have a huge heart for orphans and adoption!
Jessica says
IKEA ME
Sabrina Ahern says
IKEA Me!
I would love to be able to help cancer kids with fun activities and experiences. I think it would be awesome to create a program in conjuction with the hospitals in the area to help cancer kids and their families do “normal” things that are sometimes impossible because of their condition. Simple things like going to the movie or out to dinner. So if they can’t go do these “normal” things then we would have a way to bring those activities to them!
brandt says
IKEA Me!
If I could spend one year helping others, I would volunteer my time working with inner city youth. I think there is a huge opportunity to tap into their potential, and most times they don’t know what they have. An educational center where there’s things they can do to improve their education/creativity within bounds. A TV studio, a recording studio, computers, etc etc. They are the leaders of the future, and though I’m just a few years older than them, that the next generation might be the “Lost Generation”.
nicole says
IKEA ME!!!
We live in the inner city and would use the year to keep working more intensely with the kids in our neighborhood..
Kayleigh says
IKEA me!
I would love to take a year and join a local ministry supporting the victims of domestic violence.
Claire says
IKEA ME!!!
I would take a year off and go work in an orphanage in Africa.
Jill says
IKEA ME!
I love to open a youth center!
Jen D. says
IKEA ME!!!
I would spend a year doing financial counseling to families who cannot make ends meet.
Stephanie says
Ikea me!
I would volunteer with American Cancer Society and drive cancer patient to and from their chemo/appointments free of charge!
abby says
IKEA ME!!
I would love to spend a year helping with animal rescue – fostering, transporting, etc.
Bree K says
IKEA ME!
I would spend my time with babies, children & youth in need. Spreading the love of Christ to our next generation:)
Suzanne P says
IKEA ME!!
Erica G. says
Ikea Me!!
And if I had a year, I would work with teen moms or single moms in their 20’s who are struggling to find the support they need.
Erin says
IKEA Me!
Meals on Wheels. I would love to have extra time in my day to do this, not just deliver but sit and visit. Makes all the difference in the world.
Robyn S says
IKEA Me please!!
I would want to spend a year using my camera and creative talent to document the horrors for animals, workers, and farmers alike in the food industry of the United States. Then I would want to make sure the photographs reached as many people through as many successful mediums as possible to help implement a great change in the way we Americans view and harvest food.
Amanda R. says
IKEA me!
Lea says
IKEA ME, Me, ME!!! I would love to help at an orphanage.
Rebecca says
IKEA Me!
I would spend a year working to educate children about HIV/AIDS in sub-saharan Africa. I spent several months doing this in college and I’ve always wished I could go back!
Brit says
IKEA me!
Brittany says
IKEA me!!
Elissa says
IKEA Me!
I would go back to working with at-risk youth from my community. Try to provide a program that is part mentor-ship, job shadowing, and tutoring program. I think many youths from all different backgrounds don’t really understand that they can do anything they want and not just settle for a job.
BethP says
IKEA ME! I’d love to work with a program like Harlem Children’s Zone.
Kai says
IKEA ME! – I would love to volunteer with kids.
Susie says
IKEA me!
If I had a year, I’d work with Susan G Komen for the Cure or a childrens’ hospital.
Vanessa says
IKEA ME!! :)
Ben says
Ikea me!
I would love to spend a year building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Shannon says
IKEA ME! :) I would love to spend a year working on a city youth arts program. I have a passion for the arts and education and believe the positive power of creativity on kids’ learning abilities!
Meghan says
IKEA ME!
I work with victims of domestic violence, and I would love to start a non-profit working with young girls on building self-esteem so that we could prevent domestic violence BEFORE it begins!
Kristin J says
IKEA ME!
I would love to spend a year rescuing/helping animals – I definitely have a soft spot for animals!!!