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Don't let Ben's family go through the cold months without water

Ben is behind on water bills after September's medical emergency and needs $500 to avoid a shut-off.

🇩🇪 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany861 views
Ben Wolf
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Nuremberg
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on January unless I pay $500. I have never been late before September's medical emergency. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $90 first, which I don't have. I live with two young children, and going through the cold months without water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Ben's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $500 goes: • Gas arrears: $250 • Reconnection and late fees: $160 • Down payment on a payment plan: $90 Thanks for reading all this. - Ben
due date
2026-01-04
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Ben

  1. We're at 91% thanks to 18 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($355 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Nuremberg: the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled. We're at 54% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Every little bit. Hope you get the rest soon. - Reims”

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    “Only $8 but hope it helps. - Heliopolis”

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    “Hope things get better. - Gondar”

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  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5

    “Take care of yourselves. Hope the January deadline works out. - Thane”

  • Manikandan Kurup 🇮🇳 · $10

    “Hope this helps. Been where you're, it gets better. - Mangaluru”

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    “Get well soon. Hope the January deadline works out. - São Paulo”

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  • Cecilia Lindqvist

    wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Nashik.

    • Segun Emeka Chukwu

      Hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Chennai.

      • Lawrence D. QuincyPhoto verified

        Keep going, Ben. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless.

        • Natalia C. EstradaID verified

          so sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. Love from Worcester.

          • Rowena Aquino

            Rooting for you, Ben. Gave what I could, wish it was more

            • Eli G. Larson

              Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

              • Shakil Talukder

                Thinking of you, Ben. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Nuremberg.

                • Rubel Nahid Akter

                  thinking of you, Ben. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Nashik.

                  • Ionuț Tudor Moldovan

                    Stay strong, Ben. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Madurai this morning. Take care

                    • Guadalupe T. Gutiérrez

                      Wishing you the best, Ben. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                      • Jumoke Comfort Zakari

                        Best of luck, Ben. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

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