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Help Violet with an overdue electricity and water bill before winter

A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Violet needs $800 before October.

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Henry B. Peters
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Springfield
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Violet received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless $800 is paid. She had never been late before losing my job in June. Violet called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $65 first, which isn't available. The household includes two young children, and going through winter without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Violet is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Violet's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $800 goes: • Gas arrears: $530 • Reconnection and late fees: $70 • Down payment on a payment plan: $200 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Henry
due date
2026-09-01
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Henry

  1. Update from Springfield: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 33% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. 27% there. I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. Thank you.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($150). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.

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  • Jürgen Paul Schuster

    wishing you the best, Henry. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings

    • Agnieszka Lena SzymańskiID verifiedPhoto verified

      This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Québec this morning. God bless.

      • Dua Javeria Ghani

        Shared this with my family. Greetings from Seville.

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