Help Shefali with an overdue electricity bill before the cold months

The electricity account is 4 months behind. Shefali received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $200 is paid. She had never been late before my partner leaving the household. Shefali called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $10 first, which isn't available. The household includes three children under ten, and going through the cold months without electricity isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Shefali is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Shefali's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $200 goes: • Heating arrears: $95 • Reconnection and late fees: $30 • Down payment on a payment plan: $75 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.