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Don't let Ethan's family go through summer without heating

Help Ethan cover an overdue heating bill so the household stays safe this summer.

🇫🇷 06014, Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France2,380 views
Henri Marc Leroux
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Nice
The heating account is 3 months behind. Ethan received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $700 is paid. He had never been late before a reduction in hours. Ethan called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $120 first, which isn't available. The household includes a newborn, and going through summer without heating isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. Ethan 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 $700 goes: • Electricity arrears: $400 • Reconnection and late fees: $175 • Down payment on a payment plan: $125 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Henri

  1. Thank you all. We're at 78% now ($545). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Nice: we've started the first stage. We're at 32% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Ika Ani Siregar

    Thanks for sharing this, Henri. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Christchurch donated after I showed her your page

    • Sadie P. Norwood

      Rooting for you, Henri. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Maryam Nada Shaker

        So sorry you're going through this, Henri. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Haifa.

        • Fadi Rashid WahbaPhoto verified

          hang in there, Henri. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

          • Hazel F. LePhoto verified

            thinking of you and your family. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

            • Chhaya T. Awasthi

              Thinking of you, Henri. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Poznań

              • Clara A. Larson

                Sending good thoughts, Henri. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 12 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Daegu.

                • Cecilia F. Velasco

                  Sending strength, Henri. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours.

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