***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 says
IMPROVE ME!
I work with kids, and think that educating our youth is the best way to improve their lives and those around them.
Terri says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to adopt a dog and train him to be a therapy dog for visiting schools, patients, and seniors. Sometimes animals can connect with those who are hurting or in need better than people can.
KAMI says
improve me!
I like to share Jesus with them and let Him improve their lives! Hes a life changer!
kelly says
Improve me! I would love to help children of domestic violence regain their trust in people, learn how to love and be loved and have the strength to dream and hope for a brighter future.
Katy Campbell says
IMPROVE ME! I’m a graphic designer and I try to do probono work for non-profits (whose mission statement I can say I agree with) so they can spend their money on helping people.
Tricia says
iMPROVE ME PLEASE!! Would like to work with kids with disabilities! I did this years ago and found it so rewarding and would like to get back to it.
Helen says
IMPROVE ME!
Meagan Bruno says
Improve me!!
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to help animals in shelters find forever homes!
Christin says
IMPROVE ME!!!
I am in grad school to become a counselor. I really want to fight the stigma against mental illness and work in schools to help children make the most of their school experience and plan for their futures.
Andrea says
Improve me! I would like to work to improve international human rights.
kelly says
Improve me! I would like to help children who have been affected by domestic violence.
Ashley says
IMPROVE ME! I have a heart to children and would love to do something to help under-privileged kids. Be it getting them clothes or food, to sponsor extra-curricular activities for them or help orphans and foster kids find permanent homes.
Julie says
IMPROVE ME! My vow, ever since my brother’s death, is to always tell others the nice things I hear about them. So many people are willing to say nice things, but not to the person the comments are about. I just pass the love right along, and the good things are never left unheard.
Jennifer G says
IMPROVE ME!
Our family continues to support international adoption organizations and groups that work to improve the lives of animals.
Marci says
IMPROVE ME!
One day I’d like to get more involved as a literacy volunteer. There is nothing better than reading and I’d like to help make sure more people are given the opportunity to become proficient readers. Hopefully, when my children are a little older, its something we can all do together.
cecily B says
IMPROVE ME!
I have no special skills or talents, but I do enjoy volunteering at my son’s school reading to the children. I believe strongly how important is is to read to children and teach them a love of books early in life.
Rachael says
IMPROVE ME! I am passionate about my work within the community, including the ability of young DIY professionals to make an impact despite lack of resources such as money.
denise says
Improve me! letting go of my ego on a regular basis (because it sneaks back in there all the time) … that’s my goal/struggle
Elle says
IMPROVE ME! I want to show more compassion.
Sarah says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to become involved with helping children in need!
Julia says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to donate time and resources helping others in 3rd world countries gain access to safe drinking water and better farming methods. Too much of the world suffers w/o safe water or enough food.
Courtney says
IMPROVE ME! I love making a difference by tutoring and mentoring children.
Jessica O says
“IMPROVE ME!” My favorite cause are those affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias…particularly family members that caregive for loved ones with this disease.
Kasia says
IMPROVE ME!
britt@knewlywifed says
Improve me! I like to help the kids in our youth group!
Carly says
Improve Me!
I would love to help adults learn to read and write and appreciate literature and language the way I do – I would want to start book clubs, organize creative writing projects, etc.
Denise says
IMPROVE ME!
Kirsten says
IMPROVE ME!
And I’d love to improve the lives of others through the use of art and animals… random. :) I’ve always been intrigued by therapy that utilizes either art or animals, as both seem to have such a profoundly positive impact on people.
Amy says
IMPROVE ME! I would have an animal rescue organization!
Carrie says
IMPROVE ME! I would love to improve the life of animals at shelters.
Mallory says
IMPROVE ME! I would like to educate the community on common health care issues and ways to improve health and fitness.
Julia says
IMPROVE ME!
I support public art.
Michelle says
IMPROVE ME! I teach high school social studies, so I’m passionate about improving education…and teaching kids more than just what they need to know to pass my tests!
Roxanne M says
Improve me! I need to get to animal shelters more often and volunteer to play with the dogs. We adopted our youngest pup from an animal shelter, and the dogs are in such need of play time.
Keith says
Improve me!
Shirley says
Improve me!
Sarah McKinney says
IMPROVE ME!
I would dedicate my time to public education.
Joy says
IMPROVE ME! My sister just had her first baby and he arrived 10 weeks early! So we’ve been getting familiar with the NICU. I’d love to do something that would help to support the parents in the NICU after watching my sister and her husband go through this. Luckily, her baby is doing really well and will probably come home soon!
Jen Adair says
Improve me!! I would love to buy a big farm with a lot of land and rescue all the unwanted animals in my county. It’s atually my dream!
angie says
Improve me PLEASE!!!!
Rebecca says
IMPROVE ME!!! For some reason, I immensely enjoy cleaning and organizing…and I find that I can do these two things for others and they enjoy it too!
Jeff P says
IMPROVE ME!
I would love to help facilitate and finance adoptions for children in need and families that would love to adopt, but otherwise could not afford to do so.
windylou says
IMPROVE ME!
I’ve never been to IKEA and I’m stuck in the middle of a million “projects” around the house. I think it’s high time I had an excuse to make the drive.
Erika says
IMPROVE ME!
I think free child care would benefit everyone! You know how many people are unemployed because they can not afford child care? Schools should offer free after school care filled with volunteers who want to enrich these children’s lives.
Jenn says
IMPROVE ME!
Jaclyn says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d actually really like to get more involved with the local urban gardens and farmers markets. I think a reliance on food from local community is a great thing and I’d like to make ours bigger and better! :)
Kristin says
IMPROVE ME! I’d get involved with tutoring disadvantaged kids.
Shanna says
Improve me, please!
I would love to dedicate myself to Love146, an organization whose mission is to end child sex slavery and exploitation. Check out Love146.org to see how you can help too.
kbrentz says
IMPROVE ME!
I’d like to mentor middle school-aged kids who don’t have positive role models in their life.