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Electricity and water shut-off notice: help Caleb pay $750

Caleb is behind on electricity and water bills after a reduction in hours and needs $750 to avoid a shut-off.

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Caleb M. Shelton
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Los Angeles
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $750. 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 $180 first, which I don't have. I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the rainy season without electricity and 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 Caleb's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $750 goes: • Electricity arrears: $250 • Reconnection and late fees: $175 • Down payment on a payment plan: $325 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-09-20
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Caleb

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($727 in total) I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 55% there. the plan for electricity arrears is now scheduled. Thank you.

  3. Small update. $234 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Grace K. Thornton

    Best of luck, Caleb. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

    • Kimberly R. Henry

      good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

      • Vignesh R. Menon

        take care. This could happen to any of us. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

        • Paula Winter

          So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless!

          • Jitra Saowaluk Sukhum

            hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Lahore donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

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