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Don't let Gustavo's family go through winter without water

Help Gustavo cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this winter.

🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States2,162 views
Gustavo J. Duarte
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Fresno
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $800. 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 newborn, and going through winter without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at 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 Gustavo's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $800 goes: • Water arrears: $450 • Reconnection and late fees: $65 • Down payment on a payment plan: $285 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 Gustavo

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($427 in total) I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($317). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 27% funded and I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Hope it all works out. Thought of Gustavo all day after reading this. - Ribeirão Preto”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Gustavo all day after reading this. - Yekaterinburg”

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    “Sending love. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Rawalpindi”

  • Liton Arif Rahman 🇮🇳 · $100

    “Every little bit. Thought of Gustavo all day after reading this. - Siliguri”

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  • Tharun W. Rajan

    good luck. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Los Angeles.

    • Araceli A. Treviño

      So sorry you're going through this. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Take care

      • Mercy Joyce Mollel

        Wishing you the best, Gustavo. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.

        • Bola Zainab Yakubu

          Thinking of you, Gustavo. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. God bless.

          • Maricel T. Dizon

            Stay strong, Gustavo. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update.

            • Geeta R. Sharma

              Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Riverside

              • Chebet Atieno Bakari

                Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.

                • Bennett P. Reynolds

                  Rooting for you, Gustavo. Gave what I could, wish it was more

                  $517 raised of $800

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