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Don't let Deborah's family go through the rainy season without electricity and water

Help Deborah cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

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Owen Berry
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Manchester
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Deborah received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on June unless $650 is paid. She had never been late before my partner leaving the household. Deborah called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $65 first, which isn't available. The household includes a disabled brother, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. Deborah is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Deborah's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $650 goes: • Gas arrears: $380 • Reconnection and late fees: $55 • Down payment on a payment plan: $215 With deep gratitude, Owen
due date
2026-07-07
bill type
Utility arrears

Updates from Owen

  1. Update from Manchester: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 37% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Manchester: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $95 so far, we've started the first stage. - Owen

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  • Shared this with my family. Love from Kolkata.

    • Sending strength, Owen. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

      • Wishing you the best, Owen. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Take care.

        • Thinking of you and your family, Owen. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 20 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.

          • rooting for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Albany.

            • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Deborah

              • Owen BerryOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. gas arrears comes first ($380) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

            • Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Manchester.

              • So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up

                • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 10 people at work. Blessings.

                  • Thinking of you, Owen. This could happen to any of us

                    • it takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Timișoara

                      • Thinking of you and your family, Owen. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 23 people at work. Blessings.

                        • good luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

                          • hope it all works out, Owen. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                            • Thinking of you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope June is when things finally get easier. Love from San Fernando.

                              • Hope things get better soon. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 27 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Warsaw.

                                • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

                                  • Best of luck, Owen. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier

                                    • Good luck. Hope this works out for you. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. God bless.

                                      • A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Manchester.

                                        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Pasig

                                          • You're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Love from Freiburg.

                                            • Thinking of you, Owen. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Take care

                                              • Sending love, Owen. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.

                                                • take care. Hope this works out for you. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

                                                  • Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless

                                                    • best of luck, Owen. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                                                      • Hope it all works out, Owen. Looking forward to the next update.

                                                        • sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Riverside this morning. Thinking of Manchester.

                                                          • hope things get better soon, Owen. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Manchester.

                                                            • good luck, Owen. Looking forward to the next update. All the best

                                                              • Thanks for sharing this, Owen. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

                                                                • Praying for you, Owen. 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 Kadıköy.

                                                                  • Hope things get better soon, Owen. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Bogotá.

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