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Don't let Saad's family go through the cold months without electricity and water
Saad is behind on electricity and water bills after losing my job in May and needs $55 to avoid a shut-off.
🇵🇰 Punjab, Pakistan1,047 views
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. Saad received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on July unless $55 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in May.
Saad called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a newborn, and going through the cold months without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home.
Saad 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 $55 goes:
• Gas arrears: $40
• Reconnection and late fees: $10
• Down payment on a payment plan: $5
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-07-22
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Uzma
Update from Multan: we've started the first stage. We're at 63% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $10 raised so far (18%). I made the first payment toward gas arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $12
“God bless. Hope the July deadline works out. - New Delhi”
- Siti Maya Ramadhan 🇮🇩 · $24.75
- Lilian Lucy Macharia 🇰🇪 · $10
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Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Multan
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Bursa!
is there anything that isn't money that would help Saad?
Thank you. If you're in Multan I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
You're not alone, Uzma. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Saad.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. gas arrears is the biggest at $40. Thanks, that means a lot.
Good luck. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
You're not alone, Uzma. I hope things turn around soon
Wishing you peace. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Riyadh donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Multan
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Multan.