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Don't let Dennis's family go through the rainy season without electricity

Help Dennis cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

🇺🇸 Riverside, California, United States1,012 views
Dennis Russell
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Riverside
The electricity account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $950. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $155 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, and going through the rainy season without electricity isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. 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 $950 goes: • Electricity arrears: $520 • Reconnection and late fees: $195 • Down payment on a payment plan: $235 Thank you so much. - Dennis
due date
2026-10-22
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Dennis

  1. Small update. $370 so far, I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($178 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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    “Keep your head up. Hope the October deadline works out. - Pune”

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  • Faruk Saif Das

    Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Bronx

    • Wendy B. BryantQuestion

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

      • Dennis RussellOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. electricity arrears comes first ($520) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Aditi B. Bajwa

      Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

      • Raymond T. Dunn

        Sending love, Dennis. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together

        • Luis F. VegaPhoto verified

          I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from A Coruña.

          • Bruna Júlia Borges

            So sorry you're going through this. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care

            • Leah T. Thompson

              Praying for you, Dennis. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

              • Rima Dina Jaber

                wishing you the best. Hope you get there. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

                • Luís André Azevedo

                  Rooting for you, Dennis. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Rajkot donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

                  • Mateo D. Serrano

                    Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 13 people at work. God bless.

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