***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
Kathi says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to be able to help lower income families decorate/organize their homes using thrift store finds and rehabbing them…
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!
Janice says
“IMPROVE ME!”
I try to volunteer time to help through my local church. I also freely share jewelry making/metalsmithing on my blog. :)
Beth says
IMPROVE ME! I’d like to get back to helping a mission group I used to work with before I had a baby.
Melissa says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to volunteer at a senior center.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!!! I would love to teach obese families, or any family for that matter how to cook with real foods.
Kate says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to get more involved with volunteering in my community and introduce my kids to volunteer work as well just as I was growing up.
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!
Do pets count? In the past, I’ve volunteered at my local animal shelter. Tossing a ball, taking a walk, or simple a simple pet can improve the lives of shelter animals everywhere.
Jackie says
IMPROVE ME!!! I am studying to be a science teacher to help students learn how to question the world!
Lauren says
IMPROVE ME!
It’s the little things that count. I’d like to make a committment to be positive and kind to every person I encounter.
angella says
Improve me! I’m pretty crafty, I love helping friends and family come up with designs/ideas for their homes, or projects for kids. I don’t have many “skills”, but I love to volunteer my time.
Cara Bailey says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I like to help others by inspiring them to exercise and eat healthy. It’s a small part that can make a huge impact on your life!!
Kaley says
IMPROVE ME!!
Nikki says
IMPROVE ME!
Gosh, 100k could be used in so many ways to help so many people. Mine isn’t necessarily home-improvement based, but self-improvement based. There are millions of people out there without jobs (and therefore some without homes) who need some of that self-improvement. As someone who has been working in higher education for the last 7 years as an advisor, I would love to run workshops on resume building, interview prep, and so on.
What I’d really love to eventually do is set up a shop for low-income men and women who are going to an interview to get some interview-appropriate clothing. They’d also get styling help and a haircut. Wouldn’t that be fun? Ah, to dream…
Mike says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help out the homeless animals in my community.
Jenny says
Improve Me! I wish there were no wars in the world!
Katie says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to learn more an help out at shelters that aid families of domestic abuse.
Rebe says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to work towards combining information and public libraries in order to serve young children and increase literacy rates as well as finding ways for boys to love reading (where are the books for them? is reading a “girl” thing when you’re in middle school? etc.).
jessica says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Erin says
IMPROVE ME!
Kati says
Improve me!!! As a mother to a child who has been a constant victim of bullying I would love to go to schools to teach kids more about the effects of bullying others!!
Amy G says
Improve Me!
It is amazing what a smile can do for both you and others.
Heather says
IMPROVE ME!
I love teaching music lessons to younger students. I have taught french horn lessons for 15 yrs, and really feel that music MUST stay in our school systems! I love sharing the gift of music with the youngest and the oldest generations!
Ronda says
IMPROVE ME!
I am great at organizing – I love helping people work through their “stuff” to find clean, workable spaces.
marilu says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to work w/kids.
Amanda S. says
IMPROVE ME! I am currently working at an organization that works to empower women in politics and reduce human trafficking. It is inspring everyday and I plan to contribute to both causes throughout my lifetime.
Kesley says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to improve the areas of the world where gender discrimination still exists (gendercide, honor killings, sex trafficking,etc). Women deserve an equal opportunity lifestyle and to know that they are worthwhile, incredibly wonderful, and appreciated.
Dayna says
IMPROVE ME!! I would love to help children and orphans in poverty. I spent a week with the children in the flavellas in Brazil and have never been the same since. They are so happy even though they have so little! I wish I could do more for them!
Amanda says
Improve Me! Please.
Shannon A says
IMPROVE ME! I am an environmental engineer, and I know there is a definite need for reduced-cost engineering consulting around the world.
Kelly P says
IMPROVE ME! I’m all about raising money for cancer research. That disease is such a jerk!
Michelle says
I mentor writers for a living, and I feel like lots of writers (unfairly) think they suck. So I’d like to take the time to help them feel better about their work — and by extension, themselves.
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!!! i’m a nurse, and i’m in school to eventually get my masters. I want to work with charity and volunteer organizations bringing health care and health education to rural and impoverished areas. I love that Ikea is actually giving away money to empower people to change the world!
Katie says
IMPROVE ME! Wow, a hundred grand to take a year to dedicate towards helping others — this might sound very vague, but I utterly love discovering needs within the community; say a family that’s tight on funds who’s car breaks down and needs repairs. I want to be that anonymous person who just pays the bill or flat out replaces their car. Maybe there’s a kid down the street who needs some back to school clothes or a winter coat. Just all kinds of things come up in weekly interactions where I hear of something or someone else inadvertently even shares a need (without asking) and to just be there, helping people in seemingly small ways yet impacting, would be such a heart-warming experience!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME!
My husband and I are involved with a local non-profit farm that works to educate the community about how they can grow their own food and have a healthy, sustainable food source. It’s great to see people getting their hands dirty and starting a garden. It’s even better to see their kids get excited about fruit and veggies!
Elisabeth says
IMPROVE ME! I’m an Interior Design student and would love to take an old building and re purpose it as living space/learning space/office space for a single mothers shelter.
Erica says
IMPROVE ME! I really want to focus more time volunteering at our public library. Once the kiddo starts school…I hope…
Lesley says
Improve me! I would love to teach little kids how to cook so it builds an interest for later in their lives
Erin says
Improve me!
Science is awesome, but on a day-to-day basis is not always eco- or animal-friendly. As a scientist with a passion for green approaches and animal kindness, I’d love to spread the word and help other science geeks integrate all three.
janelle says
IMPROVE ME!!! I try to improve lives every day by being a good.friend, smiling at.strangers and picking.up trash.
Stephanie Elise says
Improve me!
I’m currently doing my Masters in Special Education, so I can improve the lives of my students and their families!
Mandy Aust says
IMPROVE ME
I love playing sports and have always been a big fan of passing on my volleyball skills to young girls at summer camps, but would also love to extend that to help out with kids in schools.
Lauren says
Improve me!
I am a teacher who is currently working part time (job market’s tough in Ohio!) I would love to teach full-time and help adolescents become better readers and lovers of literature!
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a teacher so I try…repeat try…to help kiddies learn everyday : )
Sandy says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to volunteer or work for a nonprofit program — like Richmond’s very own Comfort Zone Camp — that helps children who have lost a parent cope with their grief.
Newlyweds on a Budget says
IMPROVE ME!
Pamela says
IMPROVE ME PLEASE!!!
I work with the homeless community of Los Angeles through a grassroots non-profit. In fact, I’m headed to a development meeting tonight! I would love to find more ways to help this oft forgotten population of society.
Niki says
IMPROVE ME!
Scott says
IMPROVE ME!
Melissa says
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?
IMPROVE ME! :)
I’d like to improve the lives of children and the education system from my research. I’m currently a graduate student studying cognitive development. <3 IKEA!