Apply to the Hachi Fund

The Hachi Fund covers veteran and first-responder emergencies: vet bills, utilities, transportation in a family emergency, and similar urgent needs. The form takes about ten minutes. We read it within 48 hours.

Confidential.
Response within 48 hours.
No means test.

About you.

Full name

Phone

City

State

You are

Branch or agency

Years of service or active years

Amount of help you’re asking for

A best estimate. Doesn’t have to be exact.

Your situation.

Briefly explain your current situation and what led to this need.

How will this support help you stabilize or move forward?

Verification & documentation.

To process your application, please attach the following. If you can’t scan it, photograph it with a phone.

A Proof of identity Driver’s License, VA Card, or State ID. Attach file
B Proof of service DD-214 or Active Duty ID. First responders: agency ID or badge photo. Attach file
C Documentation of need A bill, a notice, a written estimate, or anything else that shows the cost. A clear phone photo is fine. If you have several, attach the clearest one here and email the rest. Attach file(s)

All personal information is kept confidential and used only to verify eligibility.

Optional message.

If you’d like, you can share a short message or story for our team (not public) so we can better understand your situation and provide any additional support or referrals.

For our team only (Optional)

Agreement & signature.

By signing below, I confirm that all information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submission does not guarantee approval, and funds are distributed based on availability and need.

Type your full name to sign

Date

We’ll confirm receipt by email within an hour, and respond fully within 48 hours.

What happens after you send this.

We confirm receipt by email in about an hour.
We read it within 48 hours.
We reach out by phone or email with any follow-up.
If we can help, funds typically arrive within a few business days.

Prefer paper?

Download the PDF, fill it in by hand, photograph or scan it, and email to heavy_actual@heavyhittersproject.org. Or mail it.

The Heavy Hitter’s Project
Attn: Hachi Fund
Great Falls, MT 59401

Download the PDF version

Need to talk first?

If you’d rather talk to someone first, our Discord is open, and so are the crisis lines. We’ll help you fill this out if that’s easier.

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