Chase Hawks Memorial Association
“Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
In September of 1994, a six-year-old Montana cowboy, Chase Hawks, was killed in a tragic accident. Family and friends gathered to form the Chase Hawks Memorial Association (CHMA) with the goal of helping others facing crisis situations so something positive could come from the loss they felt. CHMA has endeared the memory of one little
cowboy to the community and provided a hand up to many more. CHMA’s fundraising efforts are anchored in the volunteer managed Annual Rough Stock Rodeo, and the Labor Day weekend “Burn the Point” parade and car show. Other events have come and gone, but the cause has stayed the same- neighbors helping neighbors in times of crisis. CHMA has become a viable source of help for families in crisis that have needs which are not addressed by larger charities or insurance because of immediacy or circumstances. Many of CHMA’s requests for assistance come from other charities or agencies that recognize a family in crisis, but are unable to help because of fiscal, geographic, or time constraints imposed by their own criteria or regulations. The ability to compliment larger, more established and need-specific organizations has made CHMA a valuable community partner. CHMA considers requests for financial assistance to address costs related to a crisis. CHMA doesn’t pay for direct medical expenses or housing, but helps pay peripheral expenses related to a crisis; such as medically necessary travel, groceries, wheelchair ramp construction, and funeral costs. CHMA has also provided clothing and Christmas toys for fire and flood victims. Recipients and their friends and families have become volunteers. This is an organization that makes people feel good about their communities and themselves. Contact Chase Hawks Memorial Association today to learn how you can get involved.
