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Keep the electricity and water on at Scarlett's home in Yonkers
A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Scarlett needs $900 before April.
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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 April unless I pay $900. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $80 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through the cold months 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 $900 goes:
• Water arrears: $550
• Reconnection and late fees: $110
• Down payment on a payment plan: $240
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- due date
- 2026-05-09
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My husband and I read this together. Love from Bangkok.
Thinking of you and your family, Scarlett. Hope you get there
Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I went through something like this 11 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best
Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too
can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Yonkers.
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about water arrears, advice is welcome too. Ask me anything else.
Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Scarlett.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. water arrears is the biggest at $550. Ask me anything else.
Sending love, Scarlett. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Iztapalapa.
This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Yonkers.
So sorry you're going through this. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in San Francisco this morning. Thinking of Yonkers
Best of luck. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.
Wishing you the best, Scarlett. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. All the best.