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Don't let Joseph's family go through winter without electricity and water

Help Joseph cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this winter.

🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States750 views
Joseph S. Wagner
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San Diego
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $1,050. 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 $85 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, and going through winter without electricity and 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. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $1,050 goes: • Electricity arrears: $680 • Reconnection and late fees: $170 • Down payment on a payment plan: $200 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen. - Joseph
due date
2025-10-30
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Joseph

  1. Update from San Diego: I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Mason Butler

    hope it all works out, Joseph. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

    • Kathleen E. Soriano

      A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'll check back for the next update.

      • Achieng Eunice Kipchoge

        Sending good thoughts, Joseph. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Diego

        • Refilwe L. Chetty

          Good luck. Hope you get there. Greetings from Mumbai

          • Camila Simone CastroPhoto verified

            Wishing you peace, Joseph. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from London.

            • Hira Dua RazaQuestion

              can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near San Diego.

              • Joseph S. WagnerOwnerAnswer

                Thank you. If you're in San Diego I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.

            • Shapla Mitu ChowdhuryID verified

              best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 15 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

              • Santiago W. Martínez

                Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Kumasi so I could bring a meal. Love from Bogor

                • Paolo B. Pangilinan

                  Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.

                  • Valérie Roussel

                    Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Gondar this morning. All the best

                    • Susana F. Mendoza

                      hang in there. I hope things turn around soon

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