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Don't let Omkar's family go through summer without electricity and water

Omkar is behind on electricity and water bills after a reduction in hours and needs $100 to avoid a shut-off.

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Sameer N. Kelkar
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Nagpur
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. Omkar received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on June unless $100 is paid. He had never been late before a reduction in hours. Omkar called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $10 first, which isn't available. The household includes a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Omkar is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $100 goes: • Water arrears: $35 • Reconnection and late fees: $10 • Down payment on a payment plan: $55 Thank you for reading my story. - Sameer
due date
2025-06-27
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Sameer

  1. We're at 65% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward water arrears. More news soon.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($55 in total) I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 55% now ($55). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for water arrears is now scheduled.

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RecentTop gifts
  • Jiraporn Yuenyong 🇹🇭 · $45

    “Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Phuket”

  • Rabia Anum Niazi 🇵🇰 · $5

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Omkar all day after reading this. - Peshawar”

  • Leonardo Renato Santos 🇧🇷 · $10

    “Good luck. Thought of Omkar all day after reading this. - Rio de Janeiro”

  • Hassan Omar Aziz 🇸🇦 · $45
  • Musa Godwin Afolabi 🇳🇬 · $10

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    Outstanding person

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Honest and trustworthy

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Helped when no one else could

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  • Eman Rukhsar Baig

    hang in there, Sameer. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

    • Winda Bunga Utomo

      Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Prayagraj.

      • Arjun H. MauryaID verified

        Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Cape Town.

        • Mauricio W. Díaz

          Hang in there, Sameer. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

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