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Heating shut-off notice: help Inés pay $200
Inés is behind on heating bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $200 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 September unless I pay $200. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which I don't have.
I live with three children under ten, and going through the rainy season 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 $200 goes:
• Utility arrears: $100
• Reconnection and late fees: $45
• Down payment on a payment plan: $55
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Inés
- due date
- 2026-09-20
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Inés
Thank you all. We're at 65% now ($129). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
28% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Inés
23% there. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Thank you. - Inés
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Keep going, Inés. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Wishing you the best, Inés. Shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Peoria this morning. All the best.