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Don't let Raymond's family go through summer without heating
Raymond is behind on heating bills after March's medical emergency and needs $1,050 to avoid a shut-off.
🇺🇸 California, United States1,412 views
The heating account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on July unless I pay $1,050. I have never been late before March's medical emergency.
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 newborn, and going through summer without heating isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
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 $1,050 goes:
• Heating arrears: $690
• Reconnection and late fees: $140
• Down payment on a payment plan: $220
Glad we found this place.
- Raymond
- due date
- 2026-07-07
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Raymond
Small update. $284 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
Thank you all. We're at 2% now ($25). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Raymond
Heating arrears is $690 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Fair thing to want to know.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Nakuru.
So sorry you're going through this, Raymond. Hope this works out for you. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Boston
Best of luck, Raymond. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Lagos
Sending good thoughts. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of San Diego