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Keep the electricity on at Yu's home in Ottawa
Help Yu cover an overdue electricity bill so the household stays safe this summer.
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The electricity account is 2 months behind. Yu received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless $800 is paid. He had never been late before my partner leaving the household.
Yu called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $115 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a newborn, and going through summer without electricity isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home.
Yu is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Yu's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $800 goes:
• Utility arrears: $460
• Reconnection and late fees: $130
• Down payment on a payment plan: $210
Every share and every dollar helps.
- due date
- 2025-08-30
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Tian
Small update. $533 so far, we've started the first stage.
Small update. $278 so far, I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.
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Any update on how things are going in Ottawa?
Thinking of you and your family, Tian. Looking forward to the next update
A colleague of mine might know someone for this in Ontario. I'll ask around and let you know.
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Gdynia
Sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Yu.
It's all in the list in the story. utility arrears is the big one at $460, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My neighbor in Antalya donated after I showed her your page!
Thinking of you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care.
keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together.
good luck. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Thinking of Ottawa.
Keep going. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Epe