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Don't let Faith's family go through the rainy season without electricity and water
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Faith needs $150 before March.
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The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on March unless I pay $150. 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 $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with a newborn, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Faith's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $150 goes:
• Utility arrears: $75
• Reconnection and late fees: $20
• Down payment on a payment plan: $55
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Faith
- due date
- 2026-03-02
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Faith
We're at 56% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. More news soon.
Quick update: $16 raised so far (11%). I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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“Keep your head up. Thought of Faith all day after reading this. - Santos”
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- Hendrik C. Mahlangu 🇿🇦 · $10
“Be well. Thought of Faith all day after reading this. - Cape Town”
- Samir Amir Said 🇪🇬 · $6
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Faith!
Utility arrears is $75 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.
shared this with my family. Sent it to 11 people at work. Take care.
sending love. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Houston so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Pune.
Hope things get better soon, Faith. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Chandler.
stay strong, Faith. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together
Praying for you, Faith. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update
Thanks for sharing this, Faith. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 4 people at work.
Thinking of you and your family, Faith. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
Rooting for you, Faith. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.