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Don't let Gabriel's family go through winter without gas

A disconnection notice for gas arrived and Gabriel needs $250 before October.

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Gabriel Roberto Castro
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Ribeirรฃo Preto
The gas account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $250. I have never been late before June's medical emergency. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which I don't have. I live with two young children, and going through winter without gas isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. 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 Gabriel's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $250 goes: โ€ข Gas arrears: $150 โ€ข Reconnection and late fees: $40 โ€ข Down payment on a payment plan: $60 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Gabriel
due date
2026-10-04
bill type
Utility arrears

Updates from Gabriel

  1. Update from Ribeirรฃo Preto: we've started the first stage. We're at 78% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. We're at 74% thanks to 4 of you. I made the first payment toward gas arrears. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($75 in total) the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Gabriel

  • Yusuf P. Joubert ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Purvi P. Deshmukh ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $74

    โ€œThought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - Puneโ€

  • Vishnu W. Sundaram ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

    โ€œBlessings. Thought of Gabriel all day after reading this. - Chennaiโ€

  • Aarti J. Solanki ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Nyambura Hellen Tembo ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Susana E. Cruz ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Taylor J. Barrett ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $10
  • Sneha B. Sathe ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10

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  • rooting for you, Gabriel. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up.

    • Sending strength, Gabriel. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.

      • Hope it all works out, Gabriel. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care.

        • take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Richards Bay.

          • Hope this works out for you. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

            • you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.

              • Hang in there, Gabriel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Greetings from Amiens.

                • Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend!

                  • Thanks for sharing this, Gabriel. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. God bless

                    • Wishing you the best, Gabriel. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                      • Praying for you, Gabriel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 21 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

                        • Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Thane so I could bring a meal

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