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Electricity shut-off notice: help Walker pay $1,000

Walker is behind on electricity bills after losing my job in December and needs $1,000 to avoid a shut-off.

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Matthew A. Sullivan
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The electricity account is 3 months behind. Walker received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on March unless $1,000 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in December. Walker called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $105 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through the cold months without electricity isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. Walker is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Walker's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $1,000 goes: • Electricity arrears: $690 • Reconnection and late fees: $145 • Down payment on a payment plan: $165 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Matthew
due date
2026-03-13
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Matthew

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 43% funded and the plan for electricity arrears is now scheduled.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($331 in total) I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Tampa: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 16% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Zoya Noreen Hashmi

    best of luck. Hope this works out for you. Blessings

    • Pravin N. TshabalalaPhoto verified

      Praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Wish I lived closer to Edinburgh so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Petrópolis.

      • Ruben De Wit

        Hang in there, Matthew. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together!

        • Manuela Raquel Medeiros

          Sending strength. 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. God bless.

          • Sharmin Ayesha Rashid

            Stay strong, Matthew. This could happen to any of us. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care

            • Easton P. Campos

              Good luck, Matthew. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

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