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Don't let Cynthia's family go through the cold months without water
Help Cynthia cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this the cold months.
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The water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $850. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $80 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through the cold months 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 $850 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $520
• Reconnection and late fees: $130
• Down payment on a payment plan: $200
With deep gratitude,
Cynthia
- due date
- 2026-09-09
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Cynthia
Good news. Because of your gifts ($484 in total) I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Lena Heike Maier 🇩🇪 · $10
“Good luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Munich”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15
- George Kweku Abdul 🇬🇭 · $30
- Noriko Harumi Ota 🇯🇵 · $100
“Take care of yourselves. Please keep us posted. - Yokohama”
- Rabia Aleena Siddiqui 🇵🇰 · $5
- Revathi Das 🇮🇳 · $200
“Get well soon. I'm in Lucknow, thinking of you.”
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $10
- Rohan A. Gupta 🇮🇳 · $250
“Stay strong. Thought of Cynthia all day after reading this. - Thiruvananthapuram”
- Nam Giang Vu 🇻🇳 · $24
“All the best. I'm in Cầu Giấy, thinking of you.”
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