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Heating shut-off notice: help Valentina pay $600
Valentina is behind on heating bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $600 to avoid a shut-off.
🇪🇸 Spain665 views
The heating account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on April unless I pay $600. 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 $50 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 $600 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $390
• Reconnection and late fees: $65
• Down payment on a payment plan: $145
With deep gratitude,
Valentina
- due date
- 2026-03-19
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Valentina
Update from Madrid: we've started the first stage. We're at 84% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
We're at 49% thanks to 5 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Madrid.
Sending strength, Valentina. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Khulna
Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Praying for you, Valentina. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Blessings!