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Keep the electricity and water on at Sharon's home in Los Angeles

A disconnection notice for electricity and water arrived and Sharon needs $650 before October.

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Quinn S. Hayes
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Los Angeles
The electricity and water account is 4 months behind. Sharon received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless $650 is paid. She had never been late before an unexpected car repair. Sharon called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $200 first, which isn't available. The household includes a disabled brother, and going through the cold months without electricity and water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Sharon is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady. Every dollar goes to the account in Sharon's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $650 goes: • Utility arrears: $480 • Reconnection and late fees: $65 • Down payment on a payment plan: $105 Thanks for reading all this.
due date
2026-10-04
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Quinn

  1. We're at 59% thanks to 14 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.

  2. Update from Los Angeles: the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $165 raised so far (25%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Happy to help. Hope the October deadline works out. - Gazipur”

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  • Wunmi Fatima Adeyemi

    Hope things get better soon, Quinn. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Sent it to 37 people at work. Greetings from Rabat

    $511.50 raised of $650

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