(KRON) — A Bay Area non-profit has been giving away a thousand dollars a month to people showing kindness in the community.

KRON4 first told you about the “Chris Kindness Award” when the organization gave away its first $1,000. This month, the group celebrates its one-year anniversary.

KRON4 spoke to the group’s founder UC Berkeley Alan Ross. Watch the full interview in the media player above.