#ServiceHeroSunday

Mister Rogers encourages us to look for the helpers. Tonight we celebrate four -- each a 2020 Service Hero, each with their own special gift to bring hope and build community. A chef, journalist, musician, and activist...crossing cultures and geographies to offer what they can to illuminate the way forward in this time of great challenge. On #ServiceHeroSunday, we draw inspiration from their examples and give gratitude for their leadership.

Chef José Andrés, the founder of World Central Kitchen, has nourished millions in the face of greatest challenge. The pandemic has expanded his mission quarantined cruise ship passengers in Japan and California. And, motivated temporary closure of his 20 restaurants out of concern for his employees and guests. But, he'll continue to pay his employees and transform a few of his restaurants into community kitchens, offering to-go lunches for people needing a meal.

WBZ-TV's Lisa Hughes is as familiar in community, as she is on the television screen. She lends passion, wisdom, and hands on leadership to help strengthen nonprofits including Pan Mass Challenge, Big Sister, Dorchester Boys & Girls Club, and -- we're proud to say -- Project 351. In the newsroom, she's an award winning journalist who provides clarity and connection as she guides us through world events and local issues. We're especially grateful for her compassionate presence during this time of great challenge. She models how factual reporting and lifting up a community is done with grace.

World renowned cellist YoYo Ma, is the founder of the Silk Road Ensemble, that unites diverse cultures through the common language of music. A United Nations Messenger of Peace, Yo Yo is sharing his artistry on social media to soothe the fear and stress so many are feeling. He calls it "Songs of Comfort". “In these days of anxiety, I wanted to find a way to continue to share some of the music that gives me comfort,” he captioned the video which has been viewed by more than 2 million people.

Climate activist Greta Thunberg cares deeply about the planet, but also extends that same care to her fellow activists. The 17-year-old leader of a global movement, stressed our common humanity as she encouraged all protests to move online. " "We young people are the least affected by this virus but it's essential that we act in solidarity with the most vulnerable and that we act in the best interest of our common society." Digital movement making as the responsible and caring path for the days ahead

Our nation's greatest abundance is the goodness of our people. These four Service Heroes demonstrate that kindness and care are essentials we all need for the days ahead.