Help Jean with an overdue electricity and water bill before summer

The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. Jean received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless $700 is paid. He had never been late before an unexpected car repair. Jean called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $55 first, which isn't available. The household includes an elderly mother, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. Jean is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Jean's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $700 goes: • Utility arrears: $410 • Reconnection and late fees: $95 • Down payment on a payment plan: $195 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Pauline