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Don't let Marcin's family go through the rainy season without heating
Marcin is behind on heating bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $600 to avoid a shut-off.
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The heating account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on June unless I pay $600. 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 $120 first, which I don't have.
I live with three children under ten, and going through the rainy season without heating 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 $600 goes:
• Heating arrears: $290
• Reconnection and late fees: $65
• Down payment on a payment plan: $245
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Marcin
- due date
- 2025-07-12
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Marcin
Good news. Because of your gifts ($544 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Quick update: $364 raised so far (61%). the plan for heating arrears is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 46% now ($274). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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So sorry you're going through this, Marcin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Put this on a community board in Odesa this morning. Love from Odesa.
Best of luck, Marcin. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 22 people at work. God bless
Wishing you peace. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.