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Don't let Colton's family go through the rainy season without heating
Colton is behind on heating bills after a reduction in hours and needs $700 to avoid a shut-off.
🇬🇧 United KingdomPosted Oct 1, 20261,492 views
The heating account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless I pay $700. I have never been late before a reduction in hours.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $105 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through the rainy season without heating 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 Colton's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $700 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $320
• Reconnection and late fees: $185
• Down payment on a payment plan: $195
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Colton
- due date
- 2026-11-25
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Colton
Wanted to say thank you properly. 11% funded and I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
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“Best of luck. Hope the December deadline works out. - Kingston”
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Take care, Colton. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Kazan but we're thinking of you. Love from Kazan
so sorry you're going through this, Colton. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together
So sorry you're going through this, Colton. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Looking forward to the next update. After 8 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings
Hope things get better soon, Colton. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.
Take care, Colton. Hope you get there. Love from Kisumu.
Thanks for sharing this, Colton. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Quezon City.
Take care, Colton. Shared this with my family. All the best
praying for you. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of London.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of London
so sorry you're going through this, Colton. This could happen to any of us.
Rooting for you, Colton. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Joliet so I could bring a meal
Wishing you peace, Colton. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Naivasha but we're thinking of you. Take care
you're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of London
Thinking of you and your family, Colton. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Birmingham.
So sorry you're going through this, Colton. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Nashik.
Hang in there, Colton. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't give up. God bless
so sorry you're going through this. Hope you get there. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
wishing you peace, Colton. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Colton. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope December is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Take care, Colton. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 32 people at work. Greetings from Fukuoka.
Good luck, Colton. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Colton. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from San Diego!
so sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Fort Worth.
Stay strong, Colton. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of London.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Hyderabad.