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Electricity shut-off notice: help Pieter pay $200
Help Pieter cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this summer.
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The electricity account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $200. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $35 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through summer without electricity isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
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 $200 goes:
• Water arrears: $165
• Reconnection and late fees: $15
• Down payment on a payment plan: $20
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Pieter
- due date
- 2025-12-03
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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is there anything that isn't money that would help Pieter?
Hope things get better soon, Pieter. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Fresno.
Take care, Pieter. This could happen to any of us. After 25 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything. All the best.
Good luck, Pieter. I hope things turn around soon.
this could happen to any of us. Love from Entebbe
Rooting for you, Pieter. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Love from Faisalabad
Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier.
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Love from Accra
this could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Gujranwala but we're thinking of you. God bless.
You're not alone, Pieter. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best
thinking of you. This could happen to any of us. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care!