Electricity and water shut-off notice: help Marian pay $250

The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Marian received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on May unless $250 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in January. Marian called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $50 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through winter without electricity and water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. Marian is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Marian's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $250 goes: • Electricity arrears: $155 • Reconnection and late fees: $80 • Down payment on a payment plan: $15 Thanks for reading all this.