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Keep the electricity on at Elias's home in Laredo
Help Elias cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this winter.
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The electricity account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $650. 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 $125 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through winter without electricity isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
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 $650 goes:
• Utility arrears: $300
• Reconnection and late fees: $165
• Down payment on a payment plan: $185
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-10-27
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Elias
64% there. I made the first payment toward utility arrears. Thank you.
Small update. $355 so far, I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
Quick update: $275 raised so far (42%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Elias
Wishing you the best. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Love from Zanzibar City
thinking of you and your family, Elias. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it!
Wishing you peace, Elias. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. God bless.
wishing you peace. Hope you get there. I went through something like this 8 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.
good luck, Elias. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings