Heating shut-off notice: help Laura pay $600

The heating account is 4 months behind. Laura received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $600 is paid. She had never been late before losing my job in August. Laura called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $45 first, which isn't available. The household includes a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through winter without heating isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. Laura is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $600 goes: • Electricity arrears: $310 • Reconnection and late fees: $130 • Down payment on a payment plan: $160 Every share and every dollar helps. - Mauricio