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Keep the electricity and water on at Leo's home in Laredo

Leo is behind on electricity and water bills after May's medical emergency and needs $650 to avoid a shut-off.

🇺🇸 Laredo, Texas, United States1,658 views
Corazon A. Torres
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Laredo
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. Leo received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on August unless $650 is paid. He had never been late before May's medical emergency. Leo called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $155 first, which isn't available. The household includes a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home. Leo is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $650 goes: • Utility arrears: $240 • Reconnection and late fees: $75 • Down payment on a payment plan: $335 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Corazon
due date
2024-08-18
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Corazon

  1. We're at 41% thanks to 7 of you. the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 40% now ($258). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. 17% there. I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. Thank you.

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  • Titilayo Funmilayo Aliyu 🇳🇬 · $100

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Leo all day after reading this.”

  • Samuel Yakubu Nnamdi 🇳🇬 · $78.50

    “Good luck. Thought of Leo all day after reading this. - Lagos”

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    “Wish I could do more. Gave what I could this week. - Stockholm”

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    “Only $20 but hope it helps. - Makati”

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    “Good luck. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Aurangabad”

  • Aarón L. Arias 🇺🇸 · $19
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  • Zainab Ngozika Mba 🇳🇬 · $10

    “All the best. Thought of Leo all day after reading this. - Epe”

  • Eunice Awino Mwakyusa 🇰🇪 · $10

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  • Isaac Mba

    Sending strength. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings

    • Raquel Larissa Alves

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

      • Gemma F. Hernandez

        You're not alone, Corazon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Please keep us posted. God bless.

        • Janet Aisha TumusiimePhoto verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Corazon. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best.

          • Ziad Samir Zaki

            Good luck, Corazon. Shared it with a few friends

            • Eamon Mahony

              Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. All the best.

              • Vikash S. Jones

                Take care, Corazon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                • Umesh D. KelkarPhoto verified

                  wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. After 22 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings

                  • Paul Macharia Kariuki

                    I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best

                    • Jaxon L. Stanley

                      You're not alone, Corazon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

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