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Don't let Ellie's family go through the cold months without electricity and water

Help Ellie cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this the cold months.

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Mackenzie M. Schmidt
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Cambridge
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Ellie received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on July unless $700 is paid. She had never been late before April's medical emergency. Ellie called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $145 first, which isn't available. The household includes an elderly mother, and going through the cold months without electricity and water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. Ellie is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Ellie's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $700 goes: • Gas arrears: $310 • Reconnection and late fees: $75 • Down payment on a payment plan: $315 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2026-08-04
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Mackenzie

  1. We're at 83% thanks to 17 of you. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $192 raised so far (27%). I made the first payment toward gas arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. We're at 15% thanks to 6 of you. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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  • Kiara D. Malhotra 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Ellie all day after reading this.”

  • Aaliyah R. Williamson 🇳🇿 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Ananya N. Pai 🇮🇳 · $93
  • Evans Odhiambo Mukasa 🇰🇪 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $25
  • Rocío W. Moreno 🇦🇷 · $25
  • Mateo Hernandez 🇬🇧 · $30
  • Malathi S. Chettiar 🇮🇳 · $20
  • Walter B. Marquez 🇺🇸 · $29

    “Every little bit. Thought of Ellie all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

  • Samuel Obinna Salami 🇳🇬 · $250

    “Thinking of you. Only $250 but hope it helps. - Onitsha”

  • Omkar W. Naik 🇮🇳 · $32

    “God bless. From Warangal with love. - Warangal”

  • Rémi Dumont 🇲🇦 · $30
  • Rhea D. Cruz 🇵🇭 · $5
  • Cameron F. Martin 🇬🇧 · $25

    “Rooting for you. Hope the July deadline works out. - Sheffield”

  • Samuel Babatunde Nnamdi 🇳🇬 · $6.50
  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇩🇪 · $57

    “Wishing you the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Cologne”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇿 · $15

    “Hope the July deadline works out. - Christchurch”

  • Anonymous 🇰🇷 · $10

    “Blessings. Thought of Ellie all day after reading this.”

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  • Sophie Le Gall

    I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Kandy.

    • Eduardo H. Muñoz

      reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

      • Thomas WilliamsonAddress verified

        I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 17 people at work. Greetings from Benin City.

        • Tatiane Bruna Ramos

          Thinking of you, Mackenzie. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps

          • Kun Yan Yao

            Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier. Love from Birmingham.

            • Uthai Kanya Chaiyasit

              Hope it all works out. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 25 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

              $841 raised of $700

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