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Keep the electricity and water on at Hamza's home in Cairns

Hamza is behind on electricity and water bills after losing my job in August and needs $800 to avoid a shut-off.

🇦🇺 Queensland, Australia1,321 views
Hamza Rami Tawfik
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Cairns
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 $800. I have never been late before losing my job in August. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $65 first, which I don't have. I live with a newborn, and going through summer without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the 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 Hamza's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $800 goes: • Gas arrears: $480 • Reconnection and late fees: $75 • Down payment on a payment plan: $245 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Hamza
due date
2026-11-16
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

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  • Josiah McDaniel 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Lukman Lukman Siregar 🇮🇩 · $75

    “Hope this helps. Hope the December deadline works out. - Jakarta Selatan”

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    “Stay strong. Please keep us posted. - Rotterdam”

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  • Hazel J. Bautista 🇵🇭 · $10

    “Hang in there. Hope the December deadline works out. - Quezon City”

  • Rajesh Kamal Gautam 🇳🇵 · $10
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    “Blessings. Thought of Hamza all day after reading this. - București”

  • Adrián F. Ibarra 🇲🇽 · $10
  • Savannah Lamb 🇬🇧 · $10

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  • Uche Efe Zakari🇳🇬Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Shankar A. Balakrishnan🇮🇳Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Seema W. Srivastava🇮🇳Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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  • Damien PonsPhoto verified

    Sending love, Hamza. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Zaria but we're thinking of you

    • Fionn E. O'ConnorQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Hamza.

      • Hamza Rami TawfikOwnerAnswer

        It's all in the list in the story. gas arrears is the big one at $480, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Dhanalakshmi D. Namboothiri

      Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 24 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

      • Marijke Lieke Vos

        sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Cairns.

        • Camila H. Jiménez

          Hope it all works out, Hamza. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. After 28 years in public service I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

          • Kalyani Thakkar

            Best of luck, Hamza. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Sent it to 16 people at work. Thinking of Cairns

            • Victor Chidi Musa

              Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 8 people at work. All the best.

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