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Don't let Valentina's family go through winter without electricity

A disconnection notice for electricity arrived and Valentina needs $250 before February.

🇦🇷 Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina1,132 views
Valentina F. Romero
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Córdoba
The electricity account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on February unless I pay $250. I have never been late before a reduction in hours. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $45 first, which I don't have. I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through winter without electricity isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. 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 Valentina's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $250 goes: • Electricity arrears: $155 • Reconnection and late fees: $30 • Down payment on a payment plan: $65 Thank you for reading my story. - Valentina
due date
2026-01-13
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Valentina

  1. Quick update: $129 raised so far (52%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Valentina

  2. We're at 52% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($29). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for electricity arrears is now scheduled.

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    “Good luck. Gave what I could this week. - Mohammedia”

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    “Hope the February deadline works out. - Jalandhar”

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    “Blessings. Thought of Valentina all day after reading this. - Tuxtla Gutiérrez”

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    “Blessings. My mother told me about this one. - Cologne”

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  • Kenta KobayashiPhoto verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Valentina. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Arlington

    • Damilola Aisha Eze

      I hope things turn around soon. We're a small family in Antalya but we're thinking of you. Blessings.

      • Christopher Garcia

        I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Thinking of Córdoba

        • Isabella W. Campos

          Wishing you the best. This could happen to any of us. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Swansea.

          • Inès Menard

            it takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Tampa so I could bring a meal. Take care.

            • Brett N. Petersen

              Praying for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Birmingham.

              • Jayden Carroll

                Thinking of you and your family, Valentina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Córdoba

                • Nneka Idowu Uba

                  A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Córdoba.

                  • Carolina A. González

                    Wishing you the best, Valentina. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Blessings.

                    • Imad Mustafa AminID verifiedPhoto verified

                      Good luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                      • Vishal W. Jain

                        Wishing you the best, Valentina. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.

                        • Jimena D. Lozano

                          Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 31 people at work.

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