Bills & expensesEmergency & crisisUrgent
Keep the electricity and water on at Michelle's home in Manila
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Michelle needs $150 before November.
Anywhere in the world591 views
The electricity and water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $150. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $10 first, which I don't have.
I live with a disabled brother, and going through the rainy season without electricity and water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
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 Michelle's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $150 goes:
• Utility arrears: $95
• Reconnection and late fees: $15
• Down payment on a payment plan: $40
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Michelle
- due date
- 2026-10-03
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Michelle
No updates yet. Supporters are notified when the owner posts one.
- Bo Hang Jiang 🇺🇸 · $12
“Hope it all works out. Small amount but sent with love. - Boston”
Reviews
Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
No reviews yet.
Questions & comments
Ask before you give. Email-verified members can comment and ask questions - no donation needed.
Sign in or create a free account to join the conversation.
hang in there, Michelle. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 11 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending good thoughts. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. God bless!
Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Soweto.
Keep going, Michelle. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Thinking of you, Michelle. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Stay strong. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up
Keep going, Michelle. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless!
Take care. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too!
thinking of you, Michelle. Hope this works out for you. After 7 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Michelle. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care.
I hope things turn around soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Joliet!
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Thinking of Manila.
Sending strength, Michelle. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
Rooting for you, Michelle. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together.
gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Manila.
Sending strength. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Cape Coast.
so sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Manila
a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. After 25 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Strasbourg.
Best of luck. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.
thinking of you and your family, Michelle. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 4 people at work. Thinking of Manila.
Thinking of you. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Los Angeles.