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Keep the electricity and water on at Luis's home in Dallas

Help Luis cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this summer.

🇺🇸 Dallas, Texas, United States514 views
Luis M. Ochoa
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Dallas
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $750. I have never been late before a reduction in hours. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $160 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, 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. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $750 goes: • Gas arrears: $520 • Reconnection and late fees: $95 • Down payment on a payment plan: $135 Thank you so much.
due date
2025-10-25
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Luis

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($325 in total) I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely. - Luis

  2. Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($325). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees.

  3. Quick update: $125 raised so far (17%). I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Luis

Donations

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  • Christian A. Burns 🇬🇧 · $250
  • Joyce P. Marquez 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Eleanor C. Lucas 🇬🇧 · $9
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  • Regina W. Hernández 🇪🇸 · $50
  • Ali Hamza Mebarek 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Good luck. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Lowell”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇷 · $75

    “Hope things get better. Gave what I could this week. - Thessaloniki”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Souad Hala Wahba 🇪🇬 · $25

    “Wishing you the best. Hope the November deadline works out. - Shubra”

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  • Oanh Thu Phung

    Hope things get better soon, Luis. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Love from Paris!

    • Oksana Polina Soloviev

      thinking of you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Blessings

      • Godwin Nonso Anyanwu

        Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of Dallas

        • Awino Jepkoech OnyangoID verified

          You're not alone. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

          • Lily T. Morales

            So sorry you're going through this, Luis. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

            • Khalid Mohammed Badawi

              Sending good thoughts, Luis. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.

              • Christian F. TolentinoID verified

                Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Heliopolis.

                • Bithi Ayesha Ahmed

                  Sending strength, Luis. This could happen to any of us. All the best.

                  • Victoria B. Berry

                    Stay strong, Luis. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

                    • Cláudia Lúcia Bezerra

                      A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Dallas.

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