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Keep the electricity on at Femi's home in Nnewi
Help Femi cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this the cold months.
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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 $100. I have never been late before a reduction in hours.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have.
I live with three children under ten, and going through the cold months without electricity 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 Femi's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $100 goes:
• Utility arrears: $45
• Reconnection and late fees: $25
• Down payment on a payment plan: $30
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
- Femi
- due date
- 2026-10-10
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Femi
Update from Nnewi: I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. We're at 61% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Update from Nnewi: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Rooting for you, Femi. Hope you get there.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Ibadan.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Femi?
Thank you. If you're in Nnewi I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Hope this works out for you. My brother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Nnewi.
Hope this works out for you. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Nnewi
Any update on how things are going in Nnewi?
I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Iztapalapa
gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Derry so I could bring a meal
Thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Columbus but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Nnewi.
Praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Wishing you the best, Femi. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
so sorry you're going through this. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.
You're not alone, Femi. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Mississauga donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Sending love, Femi. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
Thinking of you and your family, Femi. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless
Praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done!
Take care. Looking forward to the next update. After 27 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Nnewi.
keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Nnewi.
Thinking of you, Femi. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Birmingham.
Hope it all works out. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Erie donated after I showed her your page. All the best