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Keep the electricity on at Lata's home in Laredo

Help Lata cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this the cold months.

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Lata C. Bajwa
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Laredo
The electricity account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless I pay $950. 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 $130 first, which I don't have. I live with a disabled brother, 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 Lata's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $950 goes: • Utility arrears: $580 • Reconnection and late fees: $125 • Down payment on a payment plan: $245 I hope life is good to you.
due date
2025-09-13
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Lata

  1. Update from Laredo: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 47% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Brian Owens 🇬🇧 · $45.50

    “Hope things get better. Hope the September deadline works out. - Belfast”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $10

    “Stay strong. Thought of Lata all day after reading this. - Jakarta Selatan”

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  • Paul Okechukwu Balogun

    Stay strong, Lata. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings.

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