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Help Alexandra with an overdue electricity and water bill before the cold months

Alexandra is behind on electricity and water bills after September's medical emergency and needs $1,050 to avoid a shut-off.

🇺🇸 New York, United States2,206 views
Nolan L. Dominguez
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Albany
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. Alexandra received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless $1,050 is paid. She had never been late before September's medical emergency. Alexandra called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $195 first, which isn't available. The household includes an elderly mother, and going through the cold months without electricity and water isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. Alexandra is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Alexandra's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $1,050 goes: • Gas arrears: $700 • Reconnection and late fees: $95 • Down payment on a payment plan: $255 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
due date
2026-11-24
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Nolan

  1. Quick update: $430 raised so far (41%). I made the first payment toward gas arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Small update. $740 so far, I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $234 raised so far (22%). I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Alexandra all day after reading this.”

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    “Wish I could do more. Thought of Alexandra all day after reading this.”

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  • Eunice Aisha Wekesa

    Sending good thoughts, Nolan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless

    • Antônio Heitor Albuquerque

      Sending good thoughts, Nolan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

      • Mukasa Mukasa KiptooID verified

        Praying for you, Nolan. I hope things turn around soon. Take care.

        • Godwin Lucky Gbadamosi

          Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Albany.

          • Kai E. Duran

            Sending good thoughts, Nolan. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless.

            • Tayo Samuel Ogunbanjo

              Thanks for sharing this, Nolan. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

              $1,195.50 raised of $1,050

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