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Don't let Sérgio's family go through winter without electricity
Sérgio is behind on electricity bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.
🇧🇷 São Paulo, Brazil1,899 views
The electricity account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless I pay $150. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $40 first, which I don't have.
I live with three children under ten, and going through winter without electricity 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 $150 goes:
• Utility arrears: $60
• Reconnection and late fees: $55
• Down payment on a payment plan: $35
Thanks for reading all this.
- due date
- 2026-08-23
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Sérgio
Quick update: $40 raised so far (27%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Tiruchirappalli so I could bring a meal. God bless.
This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Dasmariñas
stay strong, Sérgio. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Saint Paul this morning. Love from Saint Paul.