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Keep the electricity and water on at Sarah's home in Brampton

Help Sarah cover an overdue electricity and water bill so the household stays safe this winter.

🇨🇦 Brampton, Ontario, Canada1,767 views
Paul Maxime Prevost
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Brampton
The electricity and water account is 3 months behind. Sarah received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless $1,050 is paid. She had never been late before an unexpected car repair. Sarah called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $185 first, which isn't available. The household includes a disabled brother, and going through winter without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Sarah is working on getting back on her 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 $1,050 goes: • Water arrears: $680 • Reconnection and late fees: $130 • Down payment on a payment plan: $240 Thanks for being kind about this. - Paul
due date
2026-10-28
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Paul

  1. Update from Brampton: the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. We're at 7% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($60 in total) I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Brampton: I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Remedios Salvador

    Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • Eli C. Dunn

      Hope it all works out. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.

      • Uma P. Somayajula

        stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless

        • Emine Hande Duman

          Sending strength, Paul. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Casablanca this morning.

          • Dhruv F. ShahAddress verified

            Take care, Paul. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Blessings.

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