Show Up Initiatives

The First Lady has been humbled as she has met with Utah’s educators and learned more about their heroic efforts through the COVID-19 pandemic and other challenges. She has also been energized by the goodness she has seen as they and their administrative teams have adjusted plans time and time again in order to fight for […]

In Utah, more than 2,600 children are in foster care because their families are in crisis. Through no fault of their own, they have experienced trauma, heartbreak and displacement. Every child deserves a safe home with a loving family. By becoming part of the foster care community, you can impact the life of a child […]

The Office of the First Lady and the Governor’s Office work with partners across the state to do service projects that impact communities and individuals. In 2022, Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox challenges Utahns to #ShowUp over 1,000,000 times to serve communities, organizations, and each other. Want to get involved? It’s simple: Recognize others who […]

Some of the most inspiring athletes and role models aren’t the pros you see on TV – they’re the everyday Special Olympians among us in our schools and communities. The Special Olympics Unified Sports project pairs people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same teams – creating a fast and meaningful path to friendship […]