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Don't let Amber's family go through the rainy season without water

Help Amber cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

🇺🇸 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States1,507 views
Amber A. Thomas
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Baton Rouge
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless I pay $500. I have never been late before losing my job in June. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $95 first, which I don't have. I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the rainy season without water isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $500 goes: • Utility arrears: $210 • Reconnection and late fees: $65 • Down payment on a payment plan: $225 Every share and every dollar helps. - Amber
due date
2026-08-05
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Amber

  1. Update from Baton Rouge: the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. We're at 60% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Baton Rouge: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 49% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 48% funded and the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled.

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  • Miles M. Vaughn

    Stay strong, Amber. Shared this with my family. Take care

    • Babu Nazrul Hasan

      Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in San Antonio this morning!

      • Georgina Rita Twum

        Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Da Nang.

        $498 raised of $500

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