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Don't let İpek's family go through summer without heating
İpek is behind on heating bills after an unexpected car repair and needs $800 to avoid a shut-off.
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The heating account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless I pay $800. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $80 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through summer without heating 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 $800 goes:
• Heating arrears: $590
• Reconnection and late fees: $75
• Down payment on a payment plan: $135
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- due date
- 2025-11-20
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from İpek
30% there. I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Thank you.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 22% funded and the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled.
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Thanks for sharing this, İpek. Hope you get there.
Rooting for you, İpek. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless!
Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Karlsruhe
Stay strong, İpek. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.