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Don't let Ghada's family go through winter without electricity and water
Help Ghada cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this winter.
Anywhere in the worldPosted Oct 1, 20261,351 views
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $500. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $135 first, which I don't have.
I live with a disabled brother, and going through winter 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.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $500 goes:
• Heating arrears: $270
• Reconnection and late fees: $60
• Down payment on a payment plan: $170
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Ghada
- due date
- 2026-11-12
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Ghada
Thank you all. We're at 8% now ($40). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
- Kaylee P. Contreras 🇺🇸 · $10 · 3h ago
- Lubna Souad Radwan 🇪🇬 · $10 · 3h ago
“Thought of Ghada all day after reading this. - Aswan”
- Mugisha Karanja Hamisi 🇰🇪 · $20 · 3h ago
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $15 · 3h ago
- Gabriela Josiane Xavier 🇧🇷 · $218 · 3h ago
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Good luck, Ghada. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Ghada. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Toronto so I could bring a meal. All the best.
looking forward to the next update. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. God bless!
best of luck, Ghada. This could happen to any of us. Blessings.
take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Angeles this morning. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Ghada. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Praying for you, Ghada. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.
Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Riverside.
stay strong, Ghada. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Riverside
Your post was clear and honest. After 26 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Salerno.
you're not alone, Ghada. Your post was clear and honest.
Stay strong, Ghada. Shared this with my family. Love from Pattaya
So sorry you're going through this, Ghada. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Riverside!
You're not alone, Ghada. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Corpus Christi.
thinking of you and your family, Ghada. Hope this works out for you. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
sending strength, Ghada. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.
You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 27 people at work. All the best.
Hang in there, Ghada. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to São Paulo so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Riverside
Sending strength. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
wishing you the best, Ghada. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Riverside.
Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Erie.
Hope things get better soon, Ghada. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.
Hope things get better soon, Ghada. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Wish I lived closer to Bekasi so I could bring a meal
Good luck, Ghada. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best