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Don't let Kimberly's family go through winter without gas

Help Kimberly cover an overdue gas bill so the household stays safe this winter.

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Santiago Fitzgerald
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San Jose
The gas account is 3 months behind. Kimberly received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless $700 is paid. She had never been late before losing my job in June. Kimberly called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $170 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through winter without gas isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Kimberly is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Kimberly's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $700 goes: • Water arrears: $450 • Reconnection and late fees: $95 • Down payment on a payment plan: $155 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Santiago
due date
2026-10-10
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Santiago

  1. Update from San Jose: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 58% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 22% there. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Thank you.

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  • Safiatou Mame DiengQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kimberly.

    • Santiago FitzgeraldOwnerAnswer

      Water arrears is $450 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

  • Aarti G. PrajapatiID verified

    reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Wiesbaden

    • Raúl G. Gómez

      Stay strong, Santiago. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Tashana H. Chambers

        Good luck, Santiago. Hope this works out for you. All the best

        • Bakari Odhiambo OumaQuestion

          Is there anything that isn't money that would help Kimberly?

          • Santiago FitzgeraldOwnerAnswer

            Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about water arrears, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

        • Chiamaka Bukola EkwuemeAddress verifiedPhoto verified

          Praying for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Kandy

          • Heike Marie WolffQuestion

            How is Kimberly doing now?

            • Regina N. Benítez

              Wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

              • Nina Sofia Tkachuk

                Praying for you, Santiago. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of San Jose.

                • Murugan A. Gowda

                  Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of San Jose

                  • Weston M. Quincy

                    rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I hope September is when things finally get easier.

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