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Heating shut-off notice: help Gabriel pay $700

Help Gabriel cover an overdue heating bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

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Hannah A. Walters
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Los Angeles
The heating account is 2 months behind. Gabriel received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $700 is paid. He had never been late before August's medical emergency. Gabriel called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $90 first, which isn't available. The household includes a newborn, and going through the rainy season without heating isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Gabriel is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Gabriel's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $700 goes: • Gas arrears: $390 • Reconnection and late fees: $200 • Down payment on a payment plan: $110 Every share and every dollar helps. - Hannah
due date
2026-11-26
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Hannah

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($568 in total) I made the first payment toward gas arrears. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $208 raised so far (30%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Raymond Emmanuel Appiah

    Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best!

    • Courtney C. Steele

      Sending strength, Hannah. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Radu Adrian Barbu

        Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Saket

        • Kyriakos Giannis Kalogeropoulos

          Sending love, Hannah. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

          • Mykola Stepan Tkachenko

            Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Los Angeles.

            • Alejandra T. Maldonado

              Sending love, Hannah. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Kasarani

              • Rajeshwari W. Bhat

                Stay strong, Hannah. This could happen to any of us.

                • Christopher D. Thomas

                  wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Los Angeles

                  • Guadalupe N. Sánchez

                    Wishing you the best, Hannah. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.

                    • Mavis Abena Tetteh

                      You're not alone, Hannah. Gave what I could, wish it was more

                      • Sherika N. Thompson

                        Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Suwon.

                        • Atieno Aisha Kioko

                          sending love, Hannah. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

                          • Boris Ivan Fedorov

                            Sending good thoughts, Hannah. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings

                            $872 raised of $700

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