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Don't let Josephine's family go through the rainy season without gas

Josephine is behind on gas bills after August's medical emergency and needs $450 to avoid a shut-off.

🇺🇸 Illinois, United States885 views
Liam K. Reyes
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Rockford
The gas account is 4 months behind. Josephine received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless $450 is paid. She had never been late before August's medical emergency. Josephine called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $175 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through the rainy season without gas isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Josephine is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $450 goes: • Utility arrears: $230 • Reconnection and late fees: $85 • Down payment on a payment plan: $135 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
due date
2026-10-28
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Liam

  1. Thank you all. We're at 75% now ($338). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.

  2. 56% there. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. We're at 26% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Joost VisserAddress verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Liam. Hope you get there. Wish I lived closer to Wrocław so I could bring a meal.

    • Rattapon Boon Phongsri

      Stay strong. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Rockford.

      • Kübra Tekin

        Best of luck, Liam. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

        • Viviane Débora Vieira

          Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Lagos.

          • Walker Ford

            Stay strong. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Kitakyushu.

            • Bảo Công Vuong

              Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless.

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