Don't let Rakesh's family go through winter without heating

The heating account is 3 months behind. Rakesh received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $150 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in August. Rakesh called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which isn't available. The household includes three children under ten, and going through winter without heating isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. Rakesh 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 $150 goes: • Electricity arrears: $80 • Reconnection and late fees: $25 • Down payment on a payment plan: $45 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Anand