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Don't let Rabia's family go through the cold months without water

Rabia is behind on water bills after an unexpected car repair and needs $750 to avoid a shut-off.

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Rabia Burcu Sarı
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Duisburg
The water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $750. 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 $125 first, which I don't have. I live with a disabled brother, and going through the cold months without water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. 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 $750 goes: • Utility arrears: $470 • Reconnection and late fees: $95 • Down payment on a payment plan: $185 Glad we found this place.
due date
2026-10-21
bill type
Utility arrears

Updates from Rabia

  1. We're at 55% thanks to 9 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  • Mehmet Recep Aslan 🇹🇷 · $15

    “Blessings. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Ankara”

  • Lakmal Zoysa 🇱🇰 · $10
  • Mutua Bakari Mwende 🇰🇪 · $20

    “Best of luck. Gave what I could this week. - Likoni”

  • Reagan Duncan 🇺🇸 · $10

    “Hang in there. Thought of Rabia all day after reading this. - Bronx”

  • Anonymous 🇹🇷 · $75
  • Andriy Anton Kovalchuk 🇺🇦 · $50
  • Daniel N. Robles 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Ngozika Chidinma Olawale 🇳🇬 · $64
  • Liton Joy Ahmed 🇧🇩 · $5
  • Yaw Vincent Nkrumah 🇬🇭 · $25

    “Thought of Rabia all day after reading this. - Accra”

  • Rainer Fuchs 🇩🇪 · $20

    “Hope this helps. Please keep us posted. - Düsseldorf”

  • Beau H. Weber 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $50
  • Việt Dũng Kieu 🇻🇳 · $10
  • Ruben Scholten 🇳🇱 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Osama Mansour 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Inna Marchenko 🇷🇺 · $200
  • Caroline R. Baker 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Nabirye Muthoni Mussa 🇰🇪 · $50

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  • Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Manila.

    • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Duisburg.

      • Sending love, Rabia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

        • Best of luck, Rabia. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Duisburg

          • Thinking of you and your family, Rabia. This could happen to any of us

            • Thanks for sharing this, Rabia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from San Diego.

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