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Help me with an overdue electricity and water bill before summer
Help Marcelo cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this summer.
🇧🇷 Minas Gerais, Brazil1,161 views
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on July unless I pay $250. I have never been late before April's medical emergency.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with a disabled brother, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Marcelo's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $250 goes:
• Water arrears: $170
• Reconnection and late fees: $35
• Down payment on a payment plan: $45
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2025-06-22
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marcelo.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. water arrears is the biggest at $170. Thanks for looking so closely.
Take care, Marcelo. Looking forward to the next update. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.
Wishing you peace, Marcelo. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Hope it all works out. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Berlin!