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Heating shut-off notice: help Silas pay $450

A disconnection notice for heating arrived and Silas needs $450 before February.

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Bennett L. Johnson
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Nottingham
The heating account is 3 months behind. Silas received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on February unless $450 is paid. He had never been late before an unexpected car repair. Silas called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $85 first, which isn't available. The household includes three children under ten, and going through summer without heating isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. Silas is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Silas's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $450 goes: • Water arrears: $230 • Reconnection and late fees: $70 • Down payment on a payment plan: $150 Glad we found this place. - Bennett
due date
2025-01-30
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Bennett

  1. Quick update: $349 raised so far (78%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 50% now ($226). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 39% now ($177). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward water arrears.

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  • Shima Tithi Barua

    best of luck. This could happen to any of us. After 24 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

    • Emily H. Hendricks

      I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Thinking of Nottingham

      • Claire Émilie Schneider

        So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.

        $433 raised of $450

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