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Don't let Ian's family go through summer without gas

A disconnection notice for gas arrived and Ian needs $700 before August.

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Ian K. Alvarado
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Ottawa
The gas account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on August unless I pay $700. 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 $135 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, and going through summer 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 Ian's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $700 goes: • Heating arrears: $470 • Reconnection and late fees: $55 • Down payment on a payment plan: $175 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-08-21
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

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  • Recep Kaan Bozkurt

    Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Ottawa.

    • Mackenzie BoydAddress verified

      Wishing you the best, Ian. Shared it with a few friends. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from Dodoma

      • Januka Manisha Rana

        Good luck, Ian. Hope this works out for you. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

        • Luciana Vanessa Castro

          Stay strong, Ian. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

          • Josephine Young

            Take care, Ian. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

            • Sarah MatthewsID verified

              Good luck, Ian. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Ottawa.

              • Diego Ricardo Teixeira

                Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Lagos!

                • Madhu G. SinghPhoto verified

                  Thinking of you, Ian. I hope things turn around soon

                  • Hamza Saeed BakrID verified

                    Stay strong, Ian. Hope this works out for you. Blessings.

                    • Józef Dariusz PawłowskiID verified

                      looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Davao City this morning. Love from Davao City

                      • Reagan G. Hernandez

                        So sorry you're going through this. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Kasarani donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Ottawa.

                        • Nazia Eman MughalPhoto verified

                          Hope it all works out, Ian. Shared it with a few friends.

                          • Anil Ram Shrestha

                            wishing you the best, Ian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Ottawa

                            • Bukola Comfort MusaPhoto verified

                              Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Frankfurt.

                              • Kerem Kara

                                Take care, Ian. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted!

                                • Ziad Kamal Yassin

                                  Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care!

                                  • Marilyn C. Carr

                                    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Gwangju.

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