Hello Friends,  

What a year it has been! I cannot thank you enough for your support during the Legislative Session, and while there is still much to do, I am proud of what we accomplished together.

I absolutely love spring. The sun is out, temperatures are warmer, and whether I’m hiking, biking, gardening, going to soccer games, or just visiting with my neighbors, I take great pleasure in enjoying the best of everything Idaho has to offer.

As an Idaho native, I know that many of the parks I enjoy and the trails I love would not be available in their current form if not for the hard work of our great non-profit organizations. It doesn’t stop there: an exceptional group of non-profits take part in making our schools better, our communities safer, and allow us access to countless exhibitions of the arts and sciences.

If your experience is like mine, I ask that you take part in Idaho Gives Day on May 1st, 2014. On May 1st, simply donate to your favorite non-profit, and join thousands of other Idahoans in collectively supporting more than 500 organizations. The best thing about Idaho Gives is that by joining together to support nonprofits, our dollars go farther. Nonprofits have a chance to win a share of $48,000 from an award pool funded by generous sponsors. Simply visit www.idahogives.org to give to the causes you know and love, or find a new cause that shares your passions.

The success of Idaho Gives Day is primarily due to word of mouth, so please tell your friends and spread the word. Learn more by visiting me on Facebook and at www.idahogives.org.

Thank you all for being the best part of Idaho.

Warmest Regards,

Senator Janie Ward-Engelking
District 18