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Electricity and water shut-off notice: help Derek pay $850
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Derek needs $850 before December.
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The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Derek received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless $850 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in August.
Derek called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $130 first, which isn't available.
The household includes three children under ten, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
Derek is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Derek's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $850 goes:
• Gas arrears: $520
• Reconnection and late fees: $95
• Down payment on a payment plan: $235
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-10-19
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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how is Derek doing now?
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Thinking of you and your family, Luca. I hope things turn around soon. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home
sending love, Luca. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
keep going, Luca. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.