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Help Rashmi with an overdue electricity bill before the rainy season
Rashmi is behind on electricity bills after losing my job in August and needs $650 to avoid a shut-off.
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States1,592 views
The electricity account is 3 months behind. Rashmi received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $650 is paid. She had never been late before losing my job in August.
Rashmi called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $185 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the rainy season without electricity isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
Rashmi is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Rashmi's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $650 goes:
• Water arrears: $260
• Reconnection and late fees: $125
• Down payment on a payment plan: $265
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-11-17
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Krishna
Update from San Jose: the plan for water arrears is now scheduled. We're at 2% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Hope it all works out, Krishna. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.