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Don't let Sophie's family go through winter without water
A disconnection notice for water arrived and Sophie needs $550 before October.
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The water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $550. 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 $75 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through winter without water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
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 Sophie's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $550 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $320
• Reconnection and late fees: $145
• Down payment on a payment plan: $85
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Sophie
- due date
- 2026-10-13
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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take care, Sophie. Looking forward to the next update!
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Haarlem
Sending love, Sophie. Looking forward to the next update. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Haarlem!
Thank you. If you're in Haarlem I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Dehiwala so I could bring a meal!
Shared it with a few friends. Love from Belfast.
Wishing you peace, Sophie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
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. Thinking of Haarlem.
reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Tema.
You're not alone, Sophie. It takes guts to ask. Well done!
So sorry you're going through this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Mukono
Sending love. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless
so sorry you're going through this, Sophie. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.