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Keep the electricity and water on at Madelyn's home in Sheffield
Madelyn is behind on electricity and water bills after a reduction in hours and needs $600 to avoid a shut-off.
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The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on March unless I pay $600. 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 $135 first, which I don't have.
I live with three children under ten, and going through winter without electricity and water isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by.
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 $600 goes:
• Gas arrears: $340
• Reconnection and late fees: $90
• Down payment on a payment plan: $170
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Madelyn
- due date
- 2026-01-23
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
So sorry you're going through this. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Olinda so I could bring a meal. Take care.
Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Catania
Hope you get there. Greetings from Dallas.
Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 5 people at work. Take care.
Sending love, Madelyn. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'll check back for the next update.
how is Madelyn doing now?
Thinking of you and your family, Madelyn. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Sheffield.
Hang in there, Madelyn. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected!
Thinking of you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Blessings.
Hope you get there. Put this on a community board in Saket this morning. God bless.
sending strength, Madelyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. It's not much but it's yours.
Thanks for sharing this, Madelyn. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Good luck, Madelyn. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Tokyo donated after I showed her your page
Keep going, Madelyn. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Jimma.
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Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Sheffield.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Bologna donated after I showed her your page. Love from Bologna.
Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Depok.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Howrah.
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Latina
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Brescia
Hang in there, Madelyn. Shared this with my family
Keep going, Madelyn. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon
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Thinking of you, Madelyn. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Hope things get better soon, Madelyn. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 13 years in public service I know how hard it is to ask for anything.
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