***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – see who won below!***
Random.org has selected the two random folks who are about to get $100 to IKEA. And they are… Jennifer (who improves lives by teaching and will also be adopting a child from Ethiopia) and Ashley (who says needs some improvement for herself). Congrats!
If you take one thing away from this post, it should be this: two people are winning $100 gift cards to IKEA this week. Woot! But if you have room for a second thing, know that it’s because Ikea is hosting their second annual Life Improvement Project that, among other things (like hilariously helpful “instructions” for living a better life) includes another $100,000 Life Improvement Sabbatical Contest. So if you’ve got a great idea about how to help others, IKEA will give you one year and one hundred grand to make it happen. Last year’s winner (whose video can be seen here) was actually from right here in Virginia. Double woot!
- PRIZE: An $100 gift card to IKEA, courtesy of the IKEA Life Improvement Project
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IMPROVE ME!” and tell us…
- BONUS QUESTION: …how you’d like to improve the lives of others. Do you have a special skill or talent that you could leverage? Or is there a specific cause or area of need that you’d like to dedicate yourself too?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 12 at 8pm EST (or at 10,000 entries)
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: Two
- PRIZE SHIPS: The continental 48 United States (although we do try to wrangle as many international giveaways as possible)
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winners will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
Note: We weren’t paid or perked for hosting this giveaway, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of IKEA Life Improvement Project
Jen says
IMPROVE ME! I love donating my time to do things like taking photos at charity events, making things for silent auctions and making food and gifts to give to people, so I’d just do more of that!
Jessie S says
IMPROVE ME!
I love working with children to give them the confidence and skills necessary to be successful in school!! It is so great to read the posts of so many people with a similar passion!
Emily says
IMPROVE ME! I currently volunteer at the Richmond SPCA, and I’d love to do that more. It’s my dream to retire and work/volunteer for an organiztion like that.
Sue says
Improve Me!
I try to help improve the lives of poor children in India by making it easier for them to get an education by donating regularly to a non-profit called “Akshayapatra” which provides free hot nutritious meals to children in school in order to encourage them to come to school.
Jenny m says
IMPROVE ME!! I would love to bring more of the arts to children of all backgrounds. They so often seem to fall by the wayside with all of the education budget cuts.
Aimee@ the Functional Space says
Improve me!!
The husband and I like to support JAM (Junior Appalachian Music) program in southwestern VA (where I grew up) It’s great to see young students who don’t otherwise get a lot of opportunities take up the fiddle or the banjo.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
Jessi says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I would like to work in animal rescue again… for a year I got to do education and outreach for an animal shelter in our area…
I loved educating people on adoptions, proper animal care and training… etc. I got to help people AND animals… best of both worlds!
Thanks so much,
Jessi
[email protected]
Michelle says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve always been really committed to animal welfare, but it’s always been through volunteering or adopting that I’ve been able to help. I would love to open an animal adoption facilitation center, part-shelter, part-foster network, but 100% no-kill. It would be my dream!
Katie says
IMPROVE ME! Working with young children.
christa says
improve me! i compete in races for the leukemia & lymphoma society and my goal is to raise $30,000 before i turn 30 – i’m currently 26 and at $6,775. the money raised goes to blood cancer research and helps offset patient costs.
Van says
IMPROVE ME! I used to volunteer at a retirement home and visit with residents there. One of the most rewarding experiences I ever had. Wish I still had the time in my life to do that.
megan says
IMPROVE ME!
Jenny N says
IMPROVE ME!!
I am a social worker and am passionate about helping the lives of others which is why I dedicated my career to it.
tina says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to dedicate more of my time raising funds for the JDRF to further type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research.
Anne says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to rescue animals.
Kate M says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to tutor kids, both young and teen.
Cara says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help out at a soup kitchen.
Shawna says
IMPROVE ME!
I would devote so much more time to the charity my husband and I started to benefit the American Cancer Society. If only there were more hours in a day (or if I could spend less of them working!)
rsinha says
IMPROVE ME!
I strongly believe in everyone to have a basic education. I work with a non profit literacy program
Abbie says
Improve me!
Kristina says
Improve me! I love to help people with basic medical care. I think more preventative care would go a long way.
Ashley W. says
Improve me!
I’m a teacher, so I help improve people’s lives everyday :)
Stephanie S says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m actually hosting an event that I founded called We Care. Period. this Thursday. My friends and I are getting together to drink a bit of wine, network and chat.
Price of admission is a box of tampons to donate to our local women’s shelter here in RVA. There are a lot of women out there who must choose between groceries and taking care of their monthly needs. So we decided to help!
Amanda says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to volunteer at an animal shelter……..IF i could refrain from bringing them all home with me!
NettyC says
Improve Me! I am always working hard to become a better mother/provider. I would somehow love to help other single moms enhance their living spaces to become more comfortable, harmonious, and cozy for themselves and the little ones for whom they work tirelessly.
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to find a way to help all people have abundant, healthful food.
Lindsay says
IMPROVE ME!
And just last week I agreed to start participating in a lunchtime math and science tutoring program my work does for a neighboring “at need” high school. I haven’t done any tutoring for 11 years (yikes! undergrad was a LONG time ago), so here’s hoping I’m still ok at it!
Keri G. says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help make design more accessible to everyone, living in a healthy and happy environment could deffinetly improve anyone’s quality of life.
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME!
I live in Alabama, which ranks #2 in occurences of Domestic Violence. I would like to help victims find the courage and tools they need to escape dangerous situations, and to raise awareness in our state. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month!
Lisa says
IMPROVE ME! Great giveaway!
Locally our public schools are struggling to find a way to help their students get a healthy meal at home. I’d love to be a part of making that happen. Wouldn’t it be great to guarentee a warm dinner for every child!
Amanda says
Improve Me! I’m not very good with words, but I always have a smile on my face for everyone. Working with the public, I get to pass on my silent kindness, hoping it will brighten someone’s day. :)
Veronica says
IMPROVE ME! ;)
Jennifer says
Improve me! Pretty please!
Lindsey says
IMPROVE ME!
I work to make sure all kids have access to a quality education.
Shayli says
IMPROVE ME!!!! I am passionate about taking care of the elderly and providing them the basic day to day care many of them need to function.
Kimberly P says
IMPROVE ME! Helping young girls and boys build self-esteem and confidence through community projects such as recycling programs! (because I wish I had things like this when I was younger!!)
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!
well, i’m in school right now to be a priest, because, since i was in high school, i’ve wanted to help people figure out how to hold together all the fractious pieces of modern life with Jesus :)
Allison K. says
Improve me!
Kate C. says
Improve me! I’d like to do more pro bono legal work in my community!
Katie says
Improve me! I am on a quest for people to realize their worth, value and importance in this world.
Lara says
Improve Me!
After seeing my grandma go through dementia, I’d like to help more with older adults to ensure that they can stay in their homes longer and that they aren’t taken advantage of.
Marie in Colorado says
Improve me!!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME! I’ve been talking about getting involved with local food banks in the area but I need to put my words into action – especially since the Holidays are coming and it’d be nice for people to enjoy what we might take for granted :-)
CT says
Improve Me!
I actually like to help animals more than people (they can’t speak for themselves like we can) — we have been foster parents to shelter dogs and it would be great to spread the word and educate more people about shelter animals.
Also, I just posted my IKEA shopping list on my blog today and I’m ready to go!
Courtney says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to help people with their finances.
Mimi says
IMPROVE ME!!!!
Jasmine says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d LOVE to take my husband’s media business to another level-servitude. My husband is a sound engineer, musician and all over jack-of all trades (he does some carpentry). Taking all of our skills (music, tech, hand-on, and art) to teach those who know not would be a dream.
Kate says
IMPROVE ME!
I like to bake cookies and cakes and give them to my co-workers, neighbors and friends. It always brightens their day!
Katie says
IMPROVE ME!
I got into teaching so I could “make a difference.” I have a passion for my subject area and sharing it with students, but I am finding it extremely hard to even find a job right now. Hopefully I can get one soon so I can try to be the best teacher I can be.