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Keep the electricity on at Stephanie's home in San Diego
Stephanie is behind on electricity bills after losing my job in December and needs $750 to avoid a shut-off.
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States1,511 views
The electricity account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on April unless I pay $750. I have never been late before losing my job in December.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $65 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through summer without electricity isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the 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 $750 goes:
• Gas arrears: $430
• Reconnection and late fees: $145
• Down payment on a payment plan: $175
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- due date
- 2026-04-05
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Stephanie
Thank you all. We're at 61% now ($457). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled.
- Priyanka E. Das 🇮🇳 · $4
“Rooting for you. Hope the April deadline works out. - Lucknow”
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“Good luck. I'm in Madurai, thinking of you.”
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“Only $15 but hope it helps. - Grand Rapids”
- Umesh Kothari 🇮🇳 · $10
- Giulia Palmieri 🇮🇹 · $5
- Heather D. Holloway 🇺🇸 · $30
“Wish I could do more. My father told me about this one. - San Diego”
- Aurora Daniela Pellegrino 🇮🇹 · $10
“Thinking of you - Palermo”
- Loan Hạnh Ho 🇻🇳 · $57
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“Blessings. From Curitiba with love.”
- Nirali L. Modi 🇮🇳 · $10
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Best of luck, Stephanie. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Karlsruhe donated after I showed her your page.
Thinking of you, Stephanie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from San Francisco.
Best of luck. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.