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Heating shut-off notice: help Baptiste pay $700
Baptiste is behind on heating bills after losing my job in August and needs $700 to avoid a shut-off.
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The heating account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless I pay $700. I have never been late before losing my job in August.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $115 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through the cold months without heating isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
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 $700 goes:
• Utility arrears: $430
• Reconnection and late fees: $130
• Down payment on a payment plan: $140
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-11-13
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Baptiste.
It's all in the list in the story. utility arrears is the big one at $430, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Naples so I could bring a meal. Love from San Jose.
Thinking of you, Baptiste. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.
shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours.
Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Coimbatore.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Seoul.