Ellen DeGeneres and the Code

On her television show Ellen DeGeneres recently surprised one of her audience members, Amber Thomas, a student at Boston University.  Ellen called her down because she knew that Amber was working 70 hours a week to support herself as a student.  After giving her a few small gifts, Ellen presented her with a check for $25,000 to pay off her student debt.  Ellen often does these “random acts of kindness” (as Oprah used to do on her show).  We are tempted to say “it’s easy for Ellen to do that, she has so much money,” and to move on in our life.  The question, however, is different: what can we do to make a difference in the lives of others?  We read stories about young people who rake the leaves of an elderly neighbor, or paint a fence, or help someone in other ways.  The Code says, “I will give of my time, skills and money as I am able for the betterment of my community and world.”  How are you able?  How is your team able?