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Don't let Douglas's family go through summer without water
A disconnection notice for water arrived and Douglas needs $750 before September.
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The water account is 3 months behind. Douglas received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless $750 is paid. He had never been late before June's medical emergency.
Douglas called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $140 first, which isn't available.
The household includes two young children, and going through summer without water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home.
Douglas is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Douglas's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $750 goes:
• Heating arrears: $400
• Reconnection and late fees: $70
• Down payment on a payment plan: $280
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2025-09-27
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Nora
Good news. Because of your gifts ($487 in total) I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Nora
Quick update: $312 raised so far (42%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Blessings. Only $64 but hope it helps. - Jimma”
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“Sending love. Thought of Douglas all day after reading this. - Hồ Chí Minh City”
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“Thinking of you. Thought of Douglas all day after reading this. - Jakarta Selatan”
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“Praying for you. My cousin told me about this one. - Monterrey”
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- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $5
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wishing you peace, Nora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Olinda this morning.
wishing you peace, Nora. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Fort Worth
Good luck. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Douglas.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. heating arrears is the biggest at $400. Fair thing to want to know.
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Praying for you, Nora. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Nashik donated after I showed her your page!
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. It's not much but it's yours.
praying for you, Nora. Hope you get there.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 9 people at work
Thinking of you and your family, Nora. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Sending love, Nora. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Los Angeles
Stay strong, Nora. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it
sending love, Nora. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Pietermaritzburg but we're thinking of you
A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings.
Sending strength, Nora. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Take care!
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Fort Worth!
Sending love, Nora. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted.
wishing you peace. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Gazipur.
You're not alone, Nora. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Fort Worth.
Wishing you the best, Nora. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Bekasi
Thinking of you and your family, Nora. Looking forward to the next update. Love from Peshawar.
Wishing you the best, Nora. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Fort Worth.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Rio de Janeiro this morning. Take care.
hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Love from Tel Aviv.
Sending strength, Nora. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Gold Coast.
Sending strength, Nora. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Please keep us posted. Blessings.
Sending strength, Nora. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Rochester donated after I showed her your page
hang in there, Nora. Hope this works out for you. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Edinburgh this morning. God bless.
You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. I hope September is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Guarulhos.
keep going, Nora. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Augsburg this morning. Blessings.
Rooting for you, Nora. Hope this works out for you. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Sending strength, Nora. Your post was clear and honest.
wishing you the best, Nora. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless