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Help Howard with an overdue gas bill before the cold months

Howard is behind on gas bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $950 to avoid a shut-off.

🇺🇸 Kansas City, Missouri, United States1,697 views
Danielle Cruz
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Kansas City
The gas account is 2 months behind. Howard received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $950 is paid. He had never been late before my partner leaving the household. Howard called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $190 first, which isn't available. The household includes three children under ten, and going through the cold months without gas isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. Howard is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Howard's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $950 goes: • Utility arrears: $710 • Reconnection and late fees: $145 • Down payment on a payment plan: $95 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Danielle
due date
2026-11-17
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Danielle

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($307 in total) the first invoice got paid this week. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 47% thanks to 14 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($177 in total) I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Danielle

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  • Inés H. Espinoza

    rooting for you, Danielle. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Bogotá

    • Christina Heike Schäfer

      Sending love, Danielle. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Kansas City!

      $600.50 raised of $950

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