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Don't let Dante's family go through winter without gas
Dante is behind on gas bills after losing my job in July and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.
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The gas account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $150. I have never been late before losing my job in July.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through winter without gas 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.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $150 goes:
• Gas arrears: $90
• Reconnection and late fees: $30
• Down payment on a payment plan: $30
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Dante
- due date
- 2026-11-04
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Dante
Small update. $107 so far, the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled.
We're at 55% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
- Imad Sami Mahmoud 🇪🇬 · $20
- Walid Radwan 🇲🇦 · $20
“Hope it all works out. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Mohammedia”
- Rylee Thomas 🇨🇦 · $25
“Thought of Dante all day after reading this. - Ottawa”
- Trung Hoàng Truong 🇻🇳 · $57
- Johanna Birgit Otto 🇩🇪 · $25
“Hang in there. Thought of Dante all day after reading this.”
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you're not alone. Hope you get there. Sent it to 13 people at work.
keep going, Dante. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Kasarani.
Take care, Dante. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care!