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Don't let Nam's family go through winter without electricity and water

A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Nam needs $100 before February.

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Nam Huy Tong
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Cầu Giấy
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on February unless I pay $100. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, and going through winter without electricity and 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. Every dollar goes to the account in Nam's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $100 goes: • Gas arrears: $55 • Reconnection and late fees: $25 • Down payment on a payment plan: $20 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2025-02-02
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Nam

  1. Quick update: $43 raised so far (43%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $43 so far, the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled.

  3. Update from Cầu Giấy: I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Josiah B. BrownQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nam

    • Nam Huy TongOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      Gas arrears is $55 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Good question.

  • Andrés Santos

    Keep going, Nam. Hope you get there. God bless.

    • Elena K. GarzaQuestion

      is there anything that isn't money that would help Nam?

      • Nam Huy TongOwnerAnswerAddress verified

        Thank you. If you're in Cầu Giấy I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

    • Soledad K. Acosta

      Hope it all works out. Hope you get there. I'm in customer support myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Semarang

      • Owen H. Estrada

        your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings

        • Tyler P. YatesID verified

          Hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust!

          • Adjoa Efua Alhassan

            Thinking of you, Nam. Hope you get there. Thinking of Cầu Giấy

            $73 raised of $100

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