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Don't let Yulia's family go through summer without water
Help Yulia cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this summer.
🇷🇺 620466, Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia1,385 views
The water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $200. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $55 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through summer without water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the 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 Yulia's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $200 goes:
• Heating arrears: $135
• Reconnection and late fees: $50
• Down payment on a payment plan: $15
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-11-14
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Yulia
Update from Yekaterinburg: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 77% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 47% thanks to 3 of you. the plan for heating arrears is now scheduled. More news soon.
Update from Yekaterinburg: I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. We're at 22% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Krishna L. Gurjar 🇮🇳 · $25
- Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $56
“Only $56 but hope it helps. - Johannesburg”
- Donatella Chiara Montanari 🇮🇹 · $60.50
- Thomas K. Radcliffe 🇬🇧 · $50
- Anonymous 🇧🇷 · $38
- Carmela Divina Domingo 🇵🇭 · $5
“Every little bit. Thought of Yulia all day after reading this.”
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yulia.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. heating arrears is the biggest at $135. It helps to be asked.
Sending strength. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Mangaluru so I could bring a meal.
Thanks for sharing this, Yulia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.