*** 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.
Ashley says
IKEA Me!
I’d run a pit bull rescue! Pit bulls have such a bad reputation and I’d love to help people see that they are sweet dogs!
Andrea says
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I would do something with the kids in the foster system. Eventually, we would like to foster and adopt, but the time is not right right now!
Sulma says
IKEA ME!
I’d set up a self sustaining organization to help bridge ties and understanding between ethnicities, cultures and religions.
Michelle says
IKEA ME!
I would spend my time helping foster care kids transition into the real world. When kids phase out of the system, they’re usually on their own when it comes to finding an apartment, a job / college, and their own identity. I’d build relationships with them, lend an ear, and offer them practical advice on how to become successful on their own.
Allisson says
IKEA ME!
I would definitely do something to help kids.
Dana says
Ikea me!
I would work with kids and raise money for Type 1 diabetes research.
JB says
IKEA me!
I would like to return to a third world country (I used to visit annually) and help educate, build, etc.
Natalie says
IKEA ME!
I would love to be a translator for Doctors Without Borders! I was a Spanish major in college, and I don’t use it nearly enough anymore!
Meg Murphy says
Ikea ME! :)
wow how amazing would it be to have a year just to help other people! i think my husband and i would love to do something helping at risk teens in poor areas. maybe something with music!
Stephanie says
IKEA me!
I would fund scholarships focusing on writing and the fine arts, as well as do a lot of grant writing to continue to fund them.
meaganC says
IKEA ME!!
I would love to help children in need and rescuing animals!!
Kim P says
IKEA me! I’d volunteer/give to local animal rescue organizations.
Mark says
IKEA Me!
After school programs for the high school where I teach.
Devon says
IKEA Me!
I used to be a children’s minister and saw a lot of poverty and awful abuse situations. I would love to work as a child’s advocate in the court system.
Natalie S. says
IKEA ME!!
I would spend the time working with organizations to help rebuild communities and schools, like Habitat for Humanities!!
Intisar says
IKEA Me!
If I had the time, money and resources I would open a child care facility for children from lower income families.
Jennifer T. says
“IKEA Me!”
I already work for a children’s charity so I would give the money to them or start up a animal rescue group. :-)
joy says
IKEA me!
A year off to help others? Would love to do something for underprivileged children.
Chris says
IKEA ME!
I would go through the Habitat Humanity program.
Brooklyne says
IKEA ME!!!!
Oh the possibilites!! I don’t even know what I would do..
Mandy says
IKEA ME!!!
I would volunteer with an animal rescue organization
Ashley says
Ikea me! I would love to start a mentor program for teen girls to teach them valuable topics like how beautiful they are (what true beauty is), how to value money (bargain shopping all the way!), how to dress modestly & look great doing so, etc.
Diana says
IKEA Me! I would help people find jobs.
Michelle says
Ikea me! If I had a year off, I’d either volunteer with an animal rescue or do historic research and archiving on inner-city historic neighborhoods to better educate leaders and developers about the value of preservation.
Lindsay says
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Peggy says
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Melissa T says
IKEA ME! I would spend a year working in some sort of after school art program for kids.
rachel says
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Margaret says
IKEA ME! I work in ultrasound (looking at babies all day long :) ), and would LOVE to spend a year in a less fortunate place doing what I love for free. I would love to bring joy to a family to tell them everything is going to be okay before their baby gets here!
Stephanie says
IKEA me!
I’d love to establish some sort of program to get kids more interested in science!
Elizabeth says
IKEA ME!
I would work to promote pet adoption and discourage breeding. There are literally millions of animals in need of loving homes. Let’s help the ones we have – not create more (with $500 price tags).
Ashley G says
IKEA ME!
I would volunteer or create opportunities for physically disabled athletes.
Rebecca says
IKEA Me!
If I had to stay home, I would work with pet animals adoptions. If I could go abroad, I’d teach English as a second language!
Liz says
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Maddie says
IKEA ME!! :)
I would spend the year on the Gulf Coast helping rebuild from the hurricanes. After 5 years there is still so much need, and I love going down and doing my part to help!
Beth-BTW says
IKEA ME!
I’d work with children and volunteer in the public school system. They need more help than they can afford!
Katherine says
“IKEA Me!” I would start a reading program in local schools
Shannon says
IKEA ME!!!!
I soooo NEED this right now!!
If I could I would like to work with children, orphans or foster kids…and I owuld also love to do something like habitat for humanity.
Caitlin says
IKEA ME!
I’d work for DR Vision as a missionary in the Dominican Republic.
Melissa says
“IKEA Me!”
I would volunteer with a greyhound rescue group, since they are the best dogs and deserve homes. (I have 2 rescued, retired greyhounds and they are a delight.) I would also work with the local branch of Stop Hunger Now!
beth says
ikea me! i would love to spend a year volunteering on some sort of environmental project.
Katie says
IKEA ME!
I’d like to tutor children who may be falling behind in school for one reason or another. Every child deserves a helping hand.
Amanda says
Ikea me!
I would spend it working with underprivileged youth and teaching them the importance of an education. The end goal- getting more students that would never have dreamed of continuing their education into College and trade school programs.
Francesca Roberto says
IKEA Me! :)
I would finally start the animal non-profit I’ve been thinking of to help elderly, sick, or otherwise dis-abled people who are having difficulty taking care of their pets. Plus I’d volunteer at many animal shelters and non-profits. There’s so much good to be done :)
Wiebke says
IKEA ME!
My friend Hannah is very involved in helping sex-traffic victims get back to a ‘normal’ life. I would want to work with her to fulfill her dream of a safe house where we could teach human trafficking victims and prepare them for a life ‘after’.
Stefanie says
IKEA ME!!!!!
I would spend a year helping children with autism. There is a wonderful school near where I live that is dedicated to this work and while I’m currently attending grad school for this field, I would happily do it for free!!
Meghan says
IKEA ME!
I would work with local non-profit organizations to better coordinate services for at-risk youth and adolescents.
Laura says
IKEA me! I would spend the year teaching expectant parents how to enrich their baby’s mental and physical development, as well as how to foster healthy emotional attachment during gestation, birth & afterward.
Amelia says
IKEA ME!
I would love to volunteer in a women’s shelter.
Diana says
Ikea me!
I’d spend the time helping to empower women to permanently leave abusive situations, and to gain tools to provide for themselves and their children.