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Heating shut-off notice: help Kumiko pay $400

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

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Kumiko Satomi Yamamoto
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Tokyo
The heating account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on June unless I pay $400. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $135 first, which I don't have. I live with a disabled brother, and going through the rainy season without heating 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 $400 goes: • Gas arrears: $160 • Reconnection and late fees: $95 • Down payment on a payment plan: $145 Thank you for reading my story. - Kumiko
due date
2026-05-30
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Kumiko

  1. Update from Tokyo: the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Francisca Camila AraújoQuestion

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Kumiko?

    • Ruma Sumaiya Karim

      Thinking of you. Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Buenos Aires this morning. Love from Buenos Aires.

      • Daniel H. BanksPhoto verified

        Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up. Greetings from Rohini.

        • Napat Thanaporn Onsri

          So sorry you're going through this. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Tokyo.

          • Tareq Sohel Sultana

            Sending good thoughts, Kumiko. Looking forward to the next update.

            • Anton Savchenko

              Thinking of you and your family, Kumiko. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Blessings

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