Katrina Brownlee handed out $100 vouchers on Wednesday night at a store in Brownsville.
She picked people at random, and in some cases, gave them even more money.
Brownlee is also the founder of a mentoring group for young girls.
As someone who used to be homeless, her goal is to inspire others who just need a little help.
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