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Help Brielle with an overdue electricity and water bill before the rainy season

A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Brielle needs $800 before November.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Melbourne, Victoria, Australia1,102 views
Jordan Butler
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Melbourne
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. Brielle received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $800 is paid. She had never been late before an unexpected car repair. Brielle called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $65 first, which isn't available. The household includes a disabled brother, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. Brielle 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 $800 goes: โ€ข Electricity arrears: $560 โ€ข Reconnection and late fees: $115 โ€ข Down payment on a payment plan: $125 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-11-06
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Jordan

  1. Update from Melbourne: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 20% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $131 raised so far (16%). I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. 8% there. I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. Thank you.

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $25

    โ€œTake care of yourselves! - Christchurchโ€

  • Shanice R. Moodley ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50.50
  • Priyanka M. Yadav ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $17

    โ€œHang in there. Only $17 but hope it helps. - Tiruchirappalliโ€

  • Winda Sri Hutapea ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10
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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20
  • Hoร ng Phong Cao ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20

    โ€œThought of Brielle all day after reading this. - Hแป“ Chรญ Minh Cityโ€

  • Kendall K. Black ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Byung-hun Eun-woo Seo ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $30.50

    โ€œBest of luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Seongnamโ€

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  • Duygu Kรผbra ร‡iftรงiPhoto verified

    best of luck, Jordan. Shared it with a few friends. My husband and I read this together. All the best.

    • Irfan Slamet HidayatID verified

      sending strength, Jordan. Hope this works out for you. After 29 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

      $253 raised of $800

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