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

John is behind on electricity and water bills after losing my job in June and needs $700 to avoid a shut-off.

🇺🇸 Rochester, New York, United States685 views
John B. Tran
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Rochester
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $700. I have never been late before losing my job in June. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $165 first, which I don't have. I live with three children under ten, 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 $700 goes: • Gas arrears: $410 • Reconnection and late fees: $85 • Down payment on a payment plan: $205 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - John
due date
2026-08-20
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from John

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. - John

  2. Small update. $75 so far, the first invoice got paid this week. - John

  3. Update from Rochester: I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Stéphane Hugo Robert

    Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Lagos this morning. Take care.

    • Hanna Sosina Teshome

      Sending love, John. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

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