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Don't let Manoel's family go through the rainy season without electricity and water
Help Manoel cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.
🇧🇷 30084-580, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil1,688 views
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on June unless I pay $200. I have never been late before losing my job in March.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the 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 $200 goes:
• Water arrears: $125
• Reconnection and late fees: $45
• Down payment on a payment plan: $30
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Manoel
- due date
- 2026-06-15
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Manoel
85% there. I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Thank you.
Thank you all. We're at 53% now ($105). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
Update from Belo Horizonte: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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- Shirin Sultana Hasan 🇧🇩 · $50
- Daniel Shai Weiss 🇮🇱 · $50
“Blessings. Hope the June deadline works out. - Haifa”
- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $45
- Héctor C. Sandoval 🇺🇸 · $15
- Manuel G. Rojas 🇺🇸 · $10
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Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Radom donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Radom.
Wishing you the best, Manoel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Pretoria.
You're not alone, Manoel. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Take care.
Sending love, Manoel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.
Take care. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. Love from Aurora.
Hope things get better soon, Manoel. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
wishing you peace. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Good luck, Manoel. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings.
Good luck, Manoel. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from San Diego
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Belo Horizonte.
Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 21 people at work. Love from Taguig
keep going, Manoel. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.
Keep going. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.
I hope things turn around soon. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. God bless
Rooting for you, Manoel. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Christchurch but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Belo Horizonte.
Praying for you, Manoel. I hope things turn around soon. My husband and I read this together.
Thanks for sharing this, Manoel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.
Sending love, Manoel. Shared this with my family. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Rajkot!
Hope it all works out, Manoel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Belo Horizonte
Sending love. Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Belo Horizonte.
Take care, Manoel. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Rajkot donated after I showed her your page. Take care.