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Don't let Tarık's family go through summer without electricity
Tarık is behind on electricity bills after losing my job in January and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.
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The electricity account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on April unless I pay $150. I have never been late before losing my job in January.
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 a newborn, and going through summer 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.
Every dollar goes to the account in Tarık's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $150 goes:
• Utility arrears: $60
• Reconnection and late fees: $50
• Down payment on a payment plan: $40
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- due date
- 2025-05-02
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Tarık
Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($35). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for utility arrears is now scheduled.
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $31
- Ecrin Sevgi Uçar 🇹🇷 · $25
- Anonymous 🇮🇱 · $10
“Hope the April deadline works out. - Jerusalem”
- Madushan Perera 🇱🇰 · $25
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- Outstanding person
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
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Keep going. Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 24 people at work. Love from Buenos Aires.
wishing you peace, Tarık. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Saint-Denis but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Bornova
Sending good thoughts, Tarık. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Dar es Salaam so I could bring a meal. God bless.
wishing you peace. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Tarık?
Thank you. If you're in Bornova I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Memphis.
I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Tokyo
Sending love. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My neighbor in Ciudad de México donated after I showed her your page
Take care, Tarık. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. All the best
So sorry you're going through this. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Wish I lived closer to Warsaw so I could bring a meal. Love from San Diego
rooting for you, Tarık. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Mardan