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Gas shut-off notice: help Irene pay $100

Irene is behind on gas bills after a reduction in hours and needs $100 to avoid a shut-off.

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Irene Mwende
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Kinondoni
The gas account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on August unless I pay $100. I have never been late before a reduction in hours. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $15 first, which I don't have. I live with a newborn, and going through the rainy season without gas isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. 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: โ€ข Water arrears: $70 โ€ข Reconnection and late fees: $10 โ€ข Down payment on a payment plan: $20 If you're reading this, thank you.
due date
2026-08-27
bill type
Utility arrears

Updates from Irene

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($85 in total) I made the first payment toward water arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Small update. $75 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($75 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Shirley P. Olson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $45

    โ€œShared with friends too. - San Joseโ€

  • Nneka Uche Tijani ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $30
  • Aarav A. Tiwari ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œThought of Irene all day after reading this.โ€

  • Joรฃo Francisco Medeiros ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $16

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. I'm in Niterรณi, thinking of you.โ€

  • Yuki Mariko Kimura ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $10

    โ€œGet well soon! - Tokyoโ€

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  • A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Dar es Salaam. I'll ask around and let you know.

    • Is there any paperwork, like the disconnection notice, that backs this up?

      • Irene MwendeOwnerAnswer

        I do, the disconnection notice is with the HelpBLESS team. Happy to answer anything else about it. Let me know if you want more detail.

    • Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon.

      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from San Diego

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