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Don't let Stéphane's family go through the cold months without electricity and water

Stéphane is behind on electricity and water bills after losing my job in October and needs $800 to avoid a shut-off.

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Patrick Guillaume Gerard
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Marseille
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Stéphane received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless $800 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in October. Stéphane called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $135 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through the cold months without electricity and water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. Stéphane 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 $800 goes: • Gas arrears: $480 • Reconnection and late fees: $120 • Down payment on a payment plan: $200 Thank you so much. - Patrick
due date
2025-12-05
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Patrick

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 4 of you. the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled. More news soon.

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