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Electricity and water shut-off notice: help Hendrik pay $200
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Hendrik needs $200 before December.
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The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Hendrik received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless $200 is paid. He had never been late before an unexpected car repair.
Hendrik called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which isn't available.
The household includes three children under ten, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
Hendrik is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $200 goes:
• Water arrears: $95
• Reconnection and late fees: $40
• Down payment on a payment plan: $65
I hope life is good to you.
- Brett
- due date
- 2025-11-05
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Brett
We're at 59% thanks to 6 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.
Small update. $63 so far, the plan for water arrears is now scheduled. - Brett
Small update. $38 so far, I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
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Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hendrik.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. water arrears is the biggest at $95. Thanks for asking.
Sending good thoughts, Brett. Hope this works out for you. Love from Obuasi
Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 15 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Jalandhar!
Praying for you, Brett. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Hang in there, Brett. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Cairo.