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Don't let Jade's family go through summer without electricity and water

A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Jade needs $650 before May.

🇺🇸 Spokane, Washington, United StatesPosted Mar 29, 20241,168 views
Jade T. Foster
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Member since Oct 22, 2023 · Spokane
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on May unless I pay $650. I have never been late before February's medical emergency. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $95 first, which I don't have. I live with a disabled brother, and going through summer 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 $650 goes: • Electricity arrears: $330 • Reconnection and late fees: $140 • Down payment on a payment plan: $180 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2024-05-09
bill type
Utility arrears

Updates from Jade

  1. We're at 100% thanks to 8 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  2. 51% there. I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Thank you.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($108 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Jade

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    “Be well. My brother told me about this one. - Hubballi”

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    “Praying for you. Been where you're, it gets better. - Rome”

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    “Sending love. From Kisumu with love. - Kisumu”

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    “Stay strong. I'm in Mwanza, thinking of you. - Mwanza”

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    “You got this. From Bengaluru with love.”

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  • Osamu Yusuke Suzuki 🇯🇵 · $78 · 2y ago
  • Yusuf Hassan Bouzid 🇪🇬 · $30 · 2y ago

    “Take care of yourselves. My brother told me about this one. - Mansoura”

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  • Wishing you the best, Jade. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

    • Thinking of you, Jade. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Antalya.

      • Beau R. TorresQuestion2y ago

        Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Spokane

        • Jade T. FosterOwnerAnswerID verified2y ago

          Thank you. If you're in Spokane I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.

      • Hope things get better soon, Jade. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

        • thinking of you and your family, Jade. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.

          • Lia Dewi KartikaID verifiedPhoto verified2y ago

            You're not alone, Jade. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Chattanooga so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Spokane

            • Hope it all works out, Jade. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

              • Thinking of you, Jade. Hope you get there. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Spokane.

                • hope it all works out, Jade. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                  • Thanks for sharing this, Jade. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best

                    • Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Angeles.

                      • Robert E. EstradaPhoto verified1y ago

                        Good luck. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking

                        • Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Badagry.

                          • Sending love. Hope you get there. Sent it to 40 people at work

                            • Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Lalitpur this morning. Take care

                              • Thomas H. CastilloID verified1y ago

                                take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

                                • Praying for you, Jade. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Spokane.

                                  • Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from 6th of October City.

                                    • Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. After 19 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless!

                                      • Ryszard Radosław KowalczykPhoto verified1y ago

                                        Stay strong, Jade. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.

                                        • Best of luck. Shared this with my family. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Spokane.

                                          • Best of luck, Jade. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Spokane.

                                            • Gashaw KassaID verified9mo ago

                                              Good luck, Jade. 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.

                                              • Take care, Jade. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope May is when things finally get easier.

                                                • thanks for sharing this, Jade. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

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

                                                    • Cynthia R. ChapmanPhoto verified6mo ago

                                                      Sending good thoughts, Jade. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Manchester.

                                                      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Lagos.

                                                        • Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Hồ Chí Minh City but we're thinking of you. Love from Hồ Chí Minh City.

                                                          • sending strength, Jade. 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

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