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Keep the electricity and water on at Carmela's home in Cebu City
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Carmela needs $150 before January.
🇵🇭 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines899 views
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. Carmela received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on January unless $150 is paid. She had never been late before an unexpected car repair.
Carmela called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $20 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a newborn, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
Carmela is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Carmela's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $150 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $80
• Reconnection and late fees: $30
• Down payment on a payment plan: $40
Thank you so much.
- Perla
- due date
- 2026-01-20
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Perla
Quick update: $50 raised so far (33%). I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
- Sang-hoon Sung-min Min 🇺🇸 · $25
“Sending love. Thought of Carmela all day after reading this.”
- Hauwa Bola Balogun 🇳🇬 · $25
- Sanket H. Bhide 🇮🇳 · $25
“Blessings. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Mysuru”
- Kenji Inoue 🇯🇵 · $10
- Francisco Lucas Cunha 🇧🇷 · $9
“Rooting for you. Thought of Carmela all day after reading this.”
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Wishing you peace, Perla. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We're a small family in Howrah but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Mysuru but we're thinking of you.