***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
Kassie says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to help others by having free seminars to help the elderly protect themselves from frauds and scammers. My grandma believes everything she reads and she falls for things all the time.
Erica says
IMPROVE ME!
I teach high school English. I obviously want my students to learn how to read, write, and research. But I also want them to leave classroom knowing how to struggle effectively, how to overcome that struggle, and how to be confident in themselves that they will figure it out.
Laura says
Improve me! I currently teach swimming to special needs children and adults. I would also love to start helping parents who are struggling to adopt.
jill says
IMPROVE ME! Okay, something I like to do but it’s really small—when I run into someone being a bit crankypants, I make it my mission to get them to crack a smile, whatever it takes.
maggie says
improve me! i’d like to become a missionary worker in haiti
Melinda Walker says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I’d like to have sidewalks connecting communities to their schools, stores, libraries, etc. More walking, less driving makes us healthier and our environment happier. :)
Melissa Mulick says
IMPROVE ME!
Foster children are who have my heart…have been looking into how to get my home approved to take in foster kids in Washington. A little bit of love is all a lot of these kids need for a chance at life!!
Kara says
Improve Me!
I would love to do a guardian ad litem program when I’m older. Something helping children and being there for them when other’s aren’t.
deborah says
IMPROVE ME! I am a photographer so I routinely donate family sessions or individual sessions for various causes. I like I picture hope and some local causes to donate sessions to families that lost their homes (and all their photos) in recent wild fires.
Lauren says
IMPROVE ME! I have been working with at-risk youth who want to go to college for the past 3-4 years, and I’m rededicating myself to that cause.
brenna says
improoooove me! :)
Allison says
IMPROVE ME! I am really big on giving all students an opportunity to learn. I love to tutor underprivileged children.
Ames says
Improve me!
I just started working at a local community mental health and substance abuse organization, and I would love to help some of the kids that we see.
Kate says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a medical student, and generally view my chosen profession as one of the ultimate ways to help others. Once i’m fully trained and certified, I’ll be donating some of my time to non-profit clinics.
But really, what I’m really interested in right now, is getting involved with animal rescue groups. I adopted a rescue dog last year and am looking forward to helping his group more! If I had a year, and money to support me, I would definitely spend my efforts on helping the rescue group. I really feel that finding the perfect home for each animal is therapeutic for the new owner too!
Cynthia says
improve me.
megan w says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help children and adults with Tourettes Syndrome build self confidence
Sonja says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I would like to bring more awareness to Cystic Fibrosis. We need to cure this terrible disease.
Nikki G says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to take care of rescue dogs.
Rosemary says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to help improve the lives of the homeless with warm clothes and warm meals, especially with the winter approaching.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
I am studying to be a drama therapist..which is a mesh of theatre and psychology. I like to direct theatre for people with disabilities. It’s FUN and it helps others!
Noel says
IMPROVE ME! And being passionate about health, I would love to improve people’s lives simply by improving what they eat. It can be remarkable.
Kara! says
Improve me! I’d love to study therapudic yoga to help trauma victims with rehabilitation. someday…
Jenee says
IMPROVE ME!!! I would like to find ways to better help domestic abuse victims. So many of them feel like they can’t get out of their situation, and I would like to change that.
Anne says
Improve me! I try to help others each day as I work as a Rehabilitation Counselor. Helping people with disabilities obtain employment in order to live independent, and meaningful lives. Since the gig doesn’t pay much, an IKEA gift card would help improve my home
Amy W says
IMPROVE ME!!! I would love to be able to go to a third world country (I’ve been to Haiti and Romania) and work in an orphanage again. My heart goes to these sweet, innocent children!
Lisa says
IMPROVE ME!
I have a job which allows me to work every day to improve the environment.
Julia says
IMPROVE ME. I would put more effort into recycling.
Rachel says
IMPROVE ME!! I’m trying to improve the lives of others by becoming an occupational therapist, working with patients to be able to independently live life to the fullest!
Lesley says
Improve me!
meaghan says
IMPROVE ME! I help improve the lives of others by volunteering in the classroom and on the board at my son’s co op preschool.
Heather says
IMPROVE ME! I have always wanted to run a theater for charity, complete with acting programs and theater camps for underprivileged children.
Sara says
I was hoping since it was Canadian Thanksgiving we would FINALLY get a Canadian giveway… Guess not. Poop.
kimberly says
Improve me! Educating young people about workplace bullying and “corporate culture” seem like worthwhile causes to me.
Charlotte says
IMPROVE ME!
Education, education, education. I’ve dedicated my life to it so far and don’t plan on stopping any time soon.
mye says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve always had a soft spot for animals and kiddos. I was a part of Big Brothers/Big Sisters for a long time and had to bow out due to my schedule. Would love to get back into it again!
Penni McNamara says
Improve me!
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to be able to quit my job and volunteer at local shelters.
Brooks says
IMPROVE ME! I love the idea training therapy dogs/animals to take to hospitals.
Rachel says
Improve me!
I’d like to improve the lives of at-risk students through encouraging their attendance and making them understand that they can take control of their future and make their lives better.
Fiona says
IMPROVE ME!
Nichole says
IMPROVE ME!!
Jennifer says
IMPROVE ME!
Well right now I work with Deaf elementary students. I definitely see a need for better educational opportunities for them. These kids are so bright they just need more chances. I hope to start a non-profit someday to work towards this.
Korie says
IMPROVE ME!!
Lydia says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help women from battered women’s shelters start their new lives with a new look: I’m a make-over fiend! I know from personal experience how much the way you look changes how you see the world and how the world sees you, even though to most people it seems like such a small, surface thing. It helps you get better jobs, homes, etc. etc. so with my small talent I would hope to give their new lives a big boost.
mp says
I read about a group of cosmetic surgeons who repair, for free, the damage abusers have done to women, because they knew how eseential fixing the horror visited on them was to a new successful life. Read about it in People several years ago. THAT’s the right use for plastic surgery!
Kristen says
IMPROVE ME!
I would like to work on my ability to tell others about Jesus.
Kayakgirl73 says
Improve Me! I’d like to work on Literacy causes.
Adrienne says
IMPROVE ME!!! I would love to be more forgiving :)
Mary Fitzgerald says
IMPROVE ME!! I’m currently working on my doctorate degree so I can help kiddos w/ autism. :)
Evan Thompson says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to open a dog rescue ranch someday. Having two dogs at home who both suffered from previous abuse and agression, I want to help those that would otherwise not find a home to be rehabilitated and given a second chance.
mary says
improve me!
i knit scarves that are sold at my local yarn store. 100% of the proceeds benefit several area homeless shelters and programs to help people get back onto their feet.