*** This giveaway is no longer accepting entries – scroll down to see who won!***
Perhaps you’ve heard of a little store called Ikea? And perhaps you’ll be interested in a $350 gift card from them for this week’s giveaway? Yeah we couldn’t believe it either when they emailed us. Hooray is right, Ikea catalog. Well said.
And not only are they generously offering up this week’s sweet prize, Ikea’s also presenting “The Life Improvement Project” where they’ll award one philanthropic individual $100,000 to take a one year sabbatical to help others (start a non-profit, volunteer for a year, etc). Plus they’re hosting free seminars in their stores about improving your life through your living space.
But back to how you can get your mitts on that $350 gift card:
- PRIZE: A $350 gift card to Ikea!
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “IKEA Me!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: … tell us what you’d do if you could spend one year helping others. Would you open an after school program? Volunteer at a homeless shelter? Rescue animals?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, October 27th at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: The United States
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here Thursday morning for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
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You guys are quite impressive with your nearly 11,000 entries. So impressive in fact that Ikea decided to change their plans and give away not just one, not just two, but THREE $350 gift cards. That’s over $1000 in gift cards! Thanks Ikea!
So let’s see who the lucky three winners are according to random.org:
- Alyssa Allen (who’s Life Improvement Project would include moving her fam somewhere in the world to help the poverty crisis)
- NEPD (who’d give her wedding florist services away free of charge)
- Jill (who’d give a year working with the Wildlife Conservation Society)
Note: We weren’t paid or perk’d for hosting this giveaway, we just take them on to reward our lovely readers! See our Giveaway FAQs page for more info. Pics from Ikea.
Barbara says
IKEA ME!
I would spend the year helping those with disabilities.
Cassie M says
IKEA ME!!
If I could give my time, I’d volunteer with an animal shelter (except I’d probably take them all home). Or I’d work with children with special needs.
K says
IKEA ME! I would continue to do what we are doing: being foster parents. With $100,000, I would not have to work outside the home and we could add an extra room for another kiddo (or two).
But with the $350 gift card, I could get some extra stuff for the kids’ room and play space.
Amanda says
IKEA ME!
I’ve never even thought about this because that sort of opportunity has never even come close to presenting itself to me. Honestly I’d probably work with as many existing charities as I could- animal shelters, youth programs,
Homeless shelters…
Lori says
IKEA ME!
I would spend one year volunteering at the local organization that helps pregnant women in need.
Sara C. says
IKEA ME!
I would spend the time volunteering my services (as an attorney) with the Public Guardian’s Office.
Jess says
IKEA me!
I would like to work with the homeless in our city (RVA!), particularly those with mental illness. I would also love to do something to help animals.
Lindsey @ Downward Facing Foodie says
IKEA ME!
If I could spend a year helping people, I would use the power of food. I would help educate college students and young families about healthy foods and how to cook easy and flavorful meals.
Or I’d rescue puppies because they’re way too hard to resist. :)
Kyleen says
IKEA ME!
I would travel to all the missionary families I know around the world and help their efforts in reaching the lost, and I’d also help animal shelters.
Sarah K. says
IKEA ME!!!
I would definitely work with habitat for humanity. I think it’s an amazing organization and would love to donate time and energy towards them.
Molly says
IKEA ME!!!
If I had a year I would want to start a ministry to focus on serving single moms…I have a 4 month old and I can’t imagine doing it alone…it has given me a whole new level of respect for those that do!
Linda Wulf says
IKEA me!
As for me, I’m already doing something I like that helps the lives of others, working with our soldiers and families.
Tyler H says
IKEA Me! I would love to spend a year doing Doctors w/o Borders or a similar program.
nicole says
IKEA ME! I would start an after school program for kids.
Samantha says
IKEA ME!!! oh please please ikea me! haha
We would start some efforts to make South Richmond better. We’re moving back to our little house there and it is not in a good area. We are already floating ideas in our head to “pioneer Southside” we’ve just got to figure out where to start. There is a fair amount of crime there and it is a low income neighborhood…. but we keep telling ourselves, it only takes one person (or family, in this case) to start the change. All the areas surrounding ours are changing, growing, becoming safer and more desirable for people moving in. Our area has to be next!
Michaela Jahnke says
IKEA me!
I would spend the time volunteering at animal rescue centers in my city.
Dorothy says
IKEA me!
I’d volunteer to help people who are struggling with monthly energy bills and have inefficient homes because they can’t afford to upgrade to create more energy efficient homes(and lower their monthly bills).
Grace says
IKEA Me!! I would spend my year helping underserved women and children in Argentina.
megan says
IKEA ME!!! I would spend a year volunteering at our hospital helping new moms adjust to life after baby – it is such a crazy, exciting time and I love helping my friends make the transition :) :)
Andrea says
IKEA me! You know you want to!
I’d love to spend a year working with some local Dallas schools on building healthier lunch menus, integrating more physical activity into the curriculum, and creating free athletic events for school-aged kids (like kid-sized triathlons, fun runs, and swim teams). I think teachers and parents would see a huge improvement in the disposition and attentiveness of students with a healthier diet and more active lifestyle!
Emily K. says
Ikea ME! I’d work with my local adult literacy program teaching adults reading skills to get a better job and live a more fulfilling life.
Kimberly L says
IKEA Me!
I would definitely volunteer for a women and children shelter, such as YWCA or Union Gospel Mission: Women & Children Shelter.
Andrea says
IKEA Me! I’d join the Peace Corps!
Angie says
Ikea me!
I would spend a year providing health care to under served populations, specifically rural areas in Costa Rica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Tanya says
IKEA ME! I’d volunteer and use money to improve local schools and/or towards helping underprivileged kids participate in sports/after school activities.
Elisabeth A. says
IKEA ME!
I would work with women trying to get back on their feet. Assist with resumes, interview skills, etc.
Kristi says
IKEA ME!!!!
I would spend a year overseas helping in a hospital or teaching children. Something where little things can make such a giant impact in quality of life and health.
laine says
IKEA ME!
I’d want to work with disadvantaged kids, maybe within the school system, maybe in the context of reducing juvenile delinquency.
Kristin says
“IKEA ME!!!” I’m a nurse so I would LOVE to volunteer with the Red Cross with one of their relief efforts in impoverished nations. The idea of helping with something as simple as vaccines, diabetic care, etc. that we take for granted here but is in such short supply in many other countries would be awesome!
Leslie says
IKEA Me!
I would love to spend a year rescuing animals, but specifically dogs. They are unable to stick up for themselves, so I will!
Kourtney says
IKEA Me!
I would work in schools promoting music and arts programs to keep creativity alive in our youth!
Jenny says
IKEA Me! I’d work on art programs in the schools.
Haley says
IKEA ME! I would spend the year working with pre-schoolers who live in extreme poverty… just loving on them and providing a stable, healthy environment to grow.
Valerie BG says
IKEA ME!!!
I would love to volunteer as a child advocate for a year. This is an area of law that needs much more money and volunteers than it has and unfortunately, offers very little pay. The $100,000 would afford me that opportunity that would be rewarding for others as well as myself.
sarah h says
IKEA me!
i can’t decide if i would help animals or people, but either one would be amazing!!
Summer says
” Ikea Me”
I would love to work with a local animal shelter or even one a little further away (dog town). I think I would be good at giving the animals lot of love and attention…even if I couldn’t give them a home : (
Lindsay G. says
IKEA ME!
I’d like to help out tutoring and teaching creative writing to students. It’s important and helps develop reading and writing skills in a fun atmosphere.
Jamie G says
Ikea me! Would love to go with my hubby to a third world country to live/work/minister.
Melissa says
IKEA ME!
If I had a year to volunteer, I would spend my time working towards rebuilding Haiti.
Becca L. says
IKEA Me!
This takes no money at all. I would like to make a family tradition of spending X-mas Eve at a soup kitchen. We have already created a family tradition of running a race the day after Thanksgiving benefiting the toys for tots campaign.
Nikkilina says
IKEA Me!!!
I’d like to have the time to focus more on the youth group that my husband and I run, and dedicate more time to the local domestic violence shelter.
Nikkidd says
IKEA ME!!!
I think that Habitat for Humanity would be a great way to spend a ton of my time – combining helping people with DIY and Decorating – what could be better?
Monica F says
IKEA me!
I would spend my time with Habitat for Humanity and helping rescue animals.
Celeste J. says
IKEA ME! I’m on the board of a small volunteer run organization for girl-supporting non-profits and school. I would take the year to work on grant writing, strategic planning, and event planning to really take us to the next level!
Joshua says
IKEA me!
I would work with ESL programs.
Kathy C. says
IKEA ME!!!
If I had a year, I would set up a safe house and program to help children who have been forced into the sex trade. They say for every child pulled out…eight are kidnapped in. Just breaks my heart.
Holly says
Ikea Me!
I would love to volunteer at some local schools to give some help to kids that are in need of it!
farrah says
Ikea me! I would like to help with medical missions such as doctors without borders.
justin says
IKEA ME – humane society for sure
Christina says
IKEA ME!
I would save animals from the horrors of puppy mills! Just like we saved our darling Boston Terrier, Betsy!