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Don't let Shanice's family go through the rainy season without heating
Shanice is behind on heating bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.
🇿🇦 0006, Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa519 views
The heating account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October 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 $20 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through the rainy season 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 $150 goes:
• Water arrears: $80
• Reconnection and late fees: $20
• Down payment on a payment plan: $50
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2026-10-19
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Shanice
We're at 59% thanks to 3 of you. I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. More news soon. - Shanice
We're at 14% thanks to 2 of you. the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled. More news soon.
Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($21). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.
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“Praying for you. My brother told me about this one. - Córdoba”
- Rashmi G. Tiwari 🇮🇳 · $16
- Gang Hui Pan 🇺🇸 · $5
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Good luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 12 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Shanice.
It's all in the list in the story. water arrears is the big one at $80, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
Hope things get better soon. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings
sending love, Shanice. Your post was clear and honest. All the best!
Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!
sending good thoughts, Shanice. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from São Paulo.