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Don't let Clara's family go through summer without electricity and water

Help Clara cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this summer.

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Jordan Wong
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San Jose
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Clara received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless $800 is paid. She had never been late before a reduction in hours. Clara called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $200 first, which isn't available. The household includes an elderly mother, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Clara is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $800 goes: • Electricity arrears: $500 • Reconnection and late fees: $175 • Down payment on a payment plan: $125 I hope life is good to you. - Jordan
due date
2026-09-10
bill type
Utility arrears

Updates from Jordan

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($373 in total) I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $138 so far, I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Rooting for you. Hope you get there. All the best.

    • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Clara.

      • Tomoko MiyamotoID verified

        you're not alone, Jordan. I hope things turn around soon.

        • It takes guts to ask. Well done. Sent it to 36 people at work!

          • How is Clara doing now?

            • So sorry you're going through this, Jordan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Savar but we're thinking of you. Love from Savar.

              • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Clara?

                • Jordan WongOwnerAnswer

                  Thank you. If you're in San Jose I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

              • Hang in there, Jordan. I hope things turn around soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Take care!

                • Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Bogotá.

                  • Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

                    • Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings

                      • Marisol C. NúñezAddress verified

                        Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Tamale

                        • you're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings

                          • Sending love, Jordan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Makati

                            • hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. After 21 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

                              • rooting for you. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Malmö.

                                • Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                                  • Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                                    • Thinking of you and your family, Jordan. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best

                                      • Take care. This could happen to any of us. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best

                                        • Hope it all works out, Jordan. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 36 people at work. Thinking of San Jose

                                          • Hope things get better soon, Jordan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                                            • Rooting for you, Jordan. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Timișoara donated after I showed her your page

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