The IKEA Life Improvement Challenge is a contest that gives IKEA co-workers an opportunity to come together and improve the lives of others through the planning, proposal and execution of a community project. Last year, five stores received a $10,000 allowance for these projects. This year, every IKEA store will receive a $10,000 allowance for a community project.

Together with Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary staff, co-workers from the IKEA store in West Sacramento submitted a proposal to makeover the Log Cabin Classroom, and also to provide interactive signage on Zoo Sanctuary pathways. IKEA accepted this proposal and we are pleased to announce the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary will be one of three contestants competing to win the $10,000. The project that receives the highest number of text votes will be declared the winner.

Click here to see the Log Cabin Classroom makeover, designed by co-workers from IKEA's Kitchen Planning Department.

Click here to see concept drawings for new signage, designed and sculpted by Romo Studios, LLC.

"If the Zoo Sanctuary wins the IKEA Challenge Contest, we'll be able to expand our Zoo Camp and Ambassador programs" says Jocelyn Smeltzer, Zoo Director. "The one-of-a-kind, sculpted signage is especially exciting, allowing visitors to learn in different, tactile ways. All your friends will want to take their pictures in front of our colorful, hand-sculptured signage."

Help the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary win the $10,000. Text your vote once each day, from January 6 through January 20:

Text: LIFE76 to 62345 Normal messaging rates may apply. note: Upper and lower case, and spacing, must be exact: LIFE76

The winner will be announced February 6 on the IKEA West Sacramento website. Thank you for your votes!