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Don't let Ruby's family go through the rainy season without gas
Ruby is behind on gas bills after a reduction in hours and needs $1,000 to avoid a shut-off.
🇺🇸 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States1,346 views
The gas account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless I pay $1,000. I have never been late before a reduction in hours.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $195 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through the rainy season without gas 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 Ruby's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $1,000 goes:
• Utility arrears: $690
• Reconnection and late fees: $120
• Down payment on a payment plan: $190
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- due date
- 2025-08-30
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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- Tiffany Walters 🇬🇧 · $19
“Hope things get better. Small amount but sent with love. - London”
- Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25
“Good luck! - Newcastle upon Tyne”
- Jung-hee Sun-hee Woo 🇰🇷 · $10
“Happy to help. Thought of Ruby all day after reading this.”
- Kagiso Lombard 🇿🇦 · $100
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Sending good thoughts. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ruby.
It's all in the list in the story. utility arrears is the big one at $690, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.
Sending good thoughts, Ruby. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
sending strength, Ruby. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Reading
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about utility arrears, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.
Good luck, Ruby. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
Keep going, Ruby. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Suwon.
Keep going. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 27 people at work. Thinking of Reading.
I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Greetings from Dallas.
So sorry you're going through this. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Winston-Salem.