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Keep the electricity and water on at Carol's home in Birmingham
Carol is behind on electricity and water bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $650 to avoid a shut-off.
🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States1,547 views
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless I pay $650. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $200 first, which I don't have.
I live with three children under ten, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
I'm working on getting back on my feet, and will pay forward whatever help I can once I'm steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Carol's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $650 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $490
• Reconnection and late fees: $75
• Down payment on a payment plan: $85
If you're reading this, thank you.
- due date
- 2026-01-01
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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“Sending love. Thought of Carol all day after reading this. - Tacoma”
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“Get well soon. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Embakasi”
- Felix Werner Meier 🇩🇪 · $20
“Hope things get better. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Duisburg”
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- Walker B. Holland 🇺🇸 · $30
“Hope this helps. Been where you're, it gets better. - Greensboro”
- Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $50
“Wishing you the best. Hope the December deadline works out. - Boulogne-Billancourt”
- Florian Sebastian Wagner 🇩🇪 · $20
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best of luck, Carol. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care