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Don't let Efe's family go through summer without gas
Efe is behind on gas bills after a reduction in hours and needs $250 to avoid a shut-off.
🇹🇷 Kadıköy, Istanbul, Türkiye1,116 views
The gas account is 3 months behind. Efe received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on April unless $250 is paid. He had never been late before a reduction in hours.
Efe called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which isn't available.
The household includes an elderly mother, and going through summer without gas isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
Efe is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $250 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $125
• Reconnection and late fees: $35
• Down payment on a payment plan: $90
Thank you for reading my story.
- Gizem
- due date
- 2026-04-17
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Gizem
40% there. the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled. Thank you. - Gizem
Wanted to say thank you properly. 24% funded and I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15
- Yinka Ikenna Odukoya 🇳🇬 · $22
“Only $22 but hope it helps. - Ikeja”
- Amol M. Solanki 🇮🇳 · $10
- Sami Qasim Saleh 🇺🇸 · $31
- Leah C. Barrett 🇺🇸 · $35
“Blessings. Thought of Efe all day after reading this. - Arlington”
- Maria Viola Romano 🇮🇹 · $25
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Efe.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. electricity arrears is the biggest at $125. Fair thing to want to know.
Hang in there, Gizem. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 19 people at work. Take care.
wishing you the best, Gizem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Thanks for sharing this, Gizem. I hope things turn around soon