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Don't let Mariana's family go through winter without water

Help Mariana cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this winter.

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Mariana C. Estrada
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Kansas City
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless I pay $950. 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 $170 first, which I don't have. I live with a disabled brother, and going through winter without water isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. 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 $950 goes: • Utility arrears: $680 • Reconnection and late fees: $125 • Down payment on a payment plan: $145 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Mariana
due date
2026-09-20
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Mariana

  1. We're at 21% thanks to 9 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Akoth Faith Kimaro

    Keep going, Mariana. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 3 people at work.

    • Snehal W. RanadeID verified

      Wishing you the best, Mariana. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Houston.

      • Bhavna H. Ranade

        I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Kansas City.

        • Marites FloresAddress verified

          I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

          • Tetiana Halyna BogdanovQuestionID verified

            any update on how things are going in Kansas City?

            • Eda Burcu Uçar

              Rooting for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

              • Florina Valentina Dragomir

                Sending love. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.

                • Fatema Anika Pramanik

                  Sending strength, Mariana. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Abuja.

                  • Luuk Kramer

                    Rooting for you, Mariana. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in Sandton this morning. God bless!

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