The Ellen Show has followed in Oprah's path to become daytime television's second ‘angel network'.

Sometimes with help from corporate partners like JC Penny, Chevrolet or Target, Degeneres frequently features a deserving family or person with an incredible story and gives them the surprise of their lives.

From a young selfless couple seeing their rebuilt house after Hurricane Sandy, to military families reunited, to a homeless boy heading to Howard University, Ellen keeps making us laugh and cry.

Here are four great ‘De-generous' moments (each about 4-5 minutes long) Deserving Family Living Paycheck to Paycheck Gets Help

Military Reunion Will Make you Cry

Excited Audience Member Gets Surprised

Young Homeless Man Goes to Howard University in Style, With Ellen's Help