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Gas shut-off notice: help Hiwot pay $100
Help Hiwot cover an overdue gas bill so the household stays safe this winter.
🇪🇹 Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia450 views
The gas account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on February unless I pay $100. I have never been late before losing my job in December.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with a newborn, and going through winter without gas isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the 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 $100 goes:
• Water arrears: $65
• Reconnection and late fees: $25
• Down payment on a payment plan: $10
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Hiwot
- due date
- 2026-03-14
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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- Avery Soto 🇺🇸 · $25
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Thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Mbarara.
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Put this on a community board in Tangier this morning.
Wishing you peace, Hiwot. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We're a small family in Fez but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Fez.
Praying for you, Hiwot. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hiwot
Sure. The biggest one is water arrears, $65. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Thanks for looking so closely.
You're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. After 29 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything
Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Hiwot?
Thank you. If you're in Gondar I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Fair thing to want to know.
Sending love. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. God bless.
Thinking of you and your family, Hiwot. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Put this on a community board in Columbia this morning. All the best.
Sending good thoughts, Hiwot. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Thinking of you. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Greetings from San Diego!
Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Sydney.
Hope things get better soon, Hiwot. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier