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Don't let Grace's family go through winter without electricity and water

Grace is behind on electricity and water bills after a reduction in hours and needs $850 to avoid a shut-off.

🇺🇸 87590, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States1,281 views
Grace M. Gardner
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Santa Fe
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on March unless I pay $850. I have never been late before a reduction in hours. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $100 first, which I don't have. I live with three children under ten, and going through winter without electricity and water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. 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 $850 goes: • Utility arrears: $450 • Reconnection and late fees: $110 • Down payment on a payment plan: $290 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-03-30
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Grace

  1. We're at 61% thanks to 20 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. We're at 42% thanks to 13 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. 24% there. the plan for utility arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.

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  • Kennedy H. Marshall

    hope things get better soon, Grace. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Busan.

    • Philippe André

      I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out

      • Julian F. Torres

        Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Santa Fe

        • Alexa G. George

          Rooting for you, Grace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless

          • Juan S. Aquino

            rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Please keep us posted.

            • Evans Otieno Musyoka

              Stay strong, Grace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

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