***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
Sarah W. says
IMPROVE ME! I volunteer at my church. :)
Megan G says
Improve Me!
I just transferred to a new chapter of the Junior League. I would love to help serve on their Child Clothing Project next year. The program helps clothe children in need in our county. It’s an amazing program!
Charlotte says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m becoming more and more interested in good nutrition and the role it plays in living a long healthy life, would love to be able to share this with those who don’t have access to resources on nutrition.
Emily S. says
Improve me!
I want to help people learn increase their literacy skills! that’s why I’m going to LIbrary School!!!!
Jenny says
IMPROVE ME! I woud like to offer free childcare in my home to families who can’t afford, decent, loving, childcare. I would like to provide peace of mind to the parents who walk away each morning hoping their child is being loved and growing in the place they are at.
DS says
IMPROVE ME!
Kathy says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help people improve themselves, and their current quality of life, by helping them understand how to take care of their bodies for better health.
Catherine says
IMPROVE ME! I just received my Masters in Social Work and hope to spend the rest of my life working with adolescents with mental health issues! I don’t have a job right now but I’m looking!
Emily says
IMPROVE ME!
It’s a life goal of mine to start a thoroughbred riding & training programme for at-risk youth. Teach them a marketable skill, that allows them a life path much different than what they may have otherwise been relegated to.
Kristin says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love to join the Peace Corps when I retire.
Corinne says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to go to an underpriviledged area and help people who are sick. I am a nurse:)
Amorie says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to share Learning Technics with every child or adult who struggles with a learning disability. They have an amazing program that is changing lives for the better every day. You can check it out at http://www.learningtechnics.com
Charlotte says
improve me!!
Kait says
IMPROVE ME :)
My passion is helping others with mental illness but really, I love to help however I can. My boyfriend and I are joining a Habitat for Humanity group and I can’t wait to get that started!!
-Kait
Amanda says
Improve me! I volunteer at my local mom’s group to help young moms get some time for themselves and with each other. :)
Danielle May says
Improve me…
I would love to find homes for shelter pups :)
Jenna says
IMPROVE ME! =)
Coreen says
Improve me!
While I’m not sure what new agency/project I would start up if I had the money, I would love to help with widespread awareness and sensitivity to mental illness. I work with children & & teens who are mentally ill and it’s frustrating to see all the stigma that’s still out there that they have to deal with on top of being sick.
Donna says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to help kids develope respect for themselves and others.
Lauren says
Improve me!
I volunteer a lot but I’d love to get more involved and have more of an influence on an organizational level! Perhaps as a board member.
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME!!
My aunt just married a blind man…and it has inspired me to really learn more about this and try to help out more people who have disabilities.
daniele says
IMPROVE ME! My husband and I recently went on a relief trip to help with cleanup from wildfires. It was so rewarding. We’d also love to get involved with Habitat.
Lauren says
IMPROVE ME!!!
Cassie says
IMPROVE ME!
Carrie says
IMPROVE ME PLEASE!
Hunger is the root of so many other challenges facing our country…I would love to be able to do more to make sure that every person (especially every child) in the US was food secure.
Kelly says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m super awesome at organizing and creating systems for storing things, so I’d love to help some people simplify their lives by being more organized and spending less wasted time trying to find stuff and more time with their families doing the things they LOVE.
Emily says
IMPROVE ME! I don’t know what skill or talent I have that will enrich the lives of others, but I’m a great trivia lifeline ;-)
Vicki S says
Improve me! I would like to teach youngsters to love to garden and love the earth.
Dawn says
Improve me! The basic needs of food and shelter are so important and I like to help in this area.
Suvi says
Improve me! I would love to reach out to other women and help them feel validated and empowered.
Grace C. says
IMPROVE ME!
I am currently in school to become an occupational therapist, so I’d like to use that education and training to improve the lives of those in need of rehabilitation.
Mikaela says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d love for people to have more grace and understanding. It seems that so many people anymore are only concerned with themselves.
Janet in Dallas says
improve me!
(please?)
Brenda says
IMPROVE ME! I am working to expand the community garden and develop a rainwater retrieval system for irrigation. Fresh veggies for all!
Karis says
Improve me!
I work with an organization that helps put an after school program into local elementary schools, and would love to see more programs staffed soon so more kids get a chance to have a changed life.
linde says
improve me!
i volunteer with the high school students at my church and love it!
Debby says
IMPROVE ME!
I want to be that person that just does the little things that no one ever wants to do. Like picking up trash in parks, leaving encouraging notes & goodies for friends, etc. and not wanting anyone to know it was me. Shhh! Don’t give away the secret! ;)
nancie says
IMPROVE ME!!
Jessica says
IMPROVE ME!! I am teaching kids to READ and LOVE books everyday as a 1st grade teacher.
sara m says
IMPROVE ME!
I like to help people how to find time for exercising and mediation in their busy lives.
Dee Hutchings says
Improve me!
Bekah says
IMPROVE ME! I love helping improve the body image of women of all ages through uplifting conversation and clothing made to fit them perfectly. =)
denise says
IMPROVE ME!
I’m a Girl Scout leader, and I am totally dedicated to that. Trying to make the next generation of strong leading ladies!
Rachel says
Improve me!! I just got through a grueling grad school program so that I can dedicate my life to counseling children, couples and families!! :)
Heidi says
Improve Me!!
I am already a special education teacher, but would love to start a business teaching kids how to cook healthy meals from scratch and find joy/self-esteem through cooking and the way that food ties us together.
Cheryl P. says
Improve me!
MichelleR says
Improve me!
Coming off a long NICU stay, I’d like to find some way to reach out to other families struggling through the long NICU journey.
Becky says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help on the interior design of some local Habitat for Humanity houses.
Brooke says
Improve me! I want to volunteer to work in grief-therapy situations like hospice.
Alison says
IMPROVE ME!
My background is in teaching and I would love to teach children in a country where not everyone has the privilege of going to school. I would also love to share Jesus with them. <3