The local chapter of the Armenian Relief Society received a $22,000 check on Wednesday from Dignity Health Glendale Memorial Hospital and its foundation as part of their observance of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, Glendale News-Press reports.

The staff and physicians collected the donations. Wayne Herron, the foundation’s vice president of philanthropy, said he initially thought no more than a few thousand dollars would be raised.

“If you do good philanthropy, if you touch people’s hearts, people will respond,” Herron said.

According to chapter chairperson Miganoush Melkonian, the check was made out to the Sepan chapter of the Armenian Relief Society, which will use the money to help pay for mental health services for Glendale area residents.

She thanked the hospital for its donation and additional efforts toward remembering the Armenian Genocide.