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Help Renata with an overdue gas bill before the cold months

Renata is behind on gas bills after losing my job in August and needs $150 to avoid a shut-off.

🇧🇷 Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil980 views
Rafaela Josiane Cavalcanti
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Caxias do Sul
The gas account is 2 months behind. Renata received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless $150 is paid. She had never been late before losing my job in August. Renata called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $30 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through the cold months without gas isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature. Renata 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 $150 goes: • Heating arrears: $110 • Reconnection and late fees: $25 • Down payment on a payment plan: $15 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Rafaela
due date
2026-10-22
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Rafaela

  1. Quick update: $100 raised so far (67%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Update from Caxias do Sul: we've started the first stage. We're at 73% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Caxias do Sul: I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. We're at 80% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Seema G. Shukla

    Thinking of you and your family, Rafaela. This could happen to any of us. God bless.

    • Nicholas S. Haynes

      Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Greetings from Thrissur.

      • Parker D. Bates

        So sorry you're going through this, Rafaela. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

        • Hadley B. Luna

          Thinking of you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

          • Beata Tomaszewski

            Hang in there, Rafaela. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 39 people at work. Blessings.

            $183 raised of $150

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