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Don't let Zelalem's family go through the cold months without gas
Help Zelalem cover an overdue gas bill so the household stays safe this the cold months.
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The gas account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $100. I have never been late before August's medical emergency.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $10 first, which I don't have.
I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the cold months without gas 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.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $100 goes:
• Utility arrears: $70
• Reconnection and late fees: $15
• Down payment on a payment plan: $15
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- due date
- 2026-12-03
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Zelalem
We're at 35% thanks to 2 of you. I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. More news soon.
- Sandeep Mahesh Maharjan 🇳🇵 · $25
- Hậu Hiếu Lam 🇻🇳 · $25
- Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $10
- Ian N. Figueroa 🇺🇸 · $10
- Felicia Abena Alhassan 🇬🇭 · $5
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Best of luck, Zelalem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My husband and I read this together
keep going, Zelalem. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Syracuse
is there anything that isn't money that would help Zelalem?
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Amhara. I'll ask around and let you know!
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Adelaide.
Take care, Zelalem. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings.
Take care, Zelalem. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless.