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Keep the gas on at Autumn's home in San Jose

A disconnection notice for gas arrived and Autumn needs $650 before January.

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Autumn E. Tillman
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San Jose
The gas account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on January unless I pay $650. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $100 first, which I don't have. I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the rainy season without gas 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. Every dollar goes to the account in Autumn's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $650 goes: โ€ข Utility arrears: $380 โ€ข Reconnection and late fees: $155 โ€ข Down payment on a payment plan: $115 With deep gratitude, Autumn
due date
2025-01-11
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Autumn

  1. Update from San Jose: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 39% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 35% funded and I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts.

  3. Quick update: $122 raised so far (19%). the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    โ€œYou got this. Hope the January deadline works out. - Augustaโ€

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    โ€œHope it all works out! - Phuketโ€

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    โ€œWishing you the best. - Kyivโ€

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  • Carmen Gutiรฉrrez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $68.50

    โ€œWishing you the best. I'm in San Antonio, thinking of you.โ€

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    โ€œEvery little bit. Saw your post and had to give. - Tel Avivโ€

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  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $41.50

    โ€œStay strong. Thought of Autumn all day after reading this.โ€

  • Hazel Dela Cruz ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
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  • Florence Halima OnyangoQuestion

    is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Autumn.

    • Autumn E. TillmanOwnerAnswer

      Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. utility arrears comes first ($380) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

  • Alicja Karolina Zakrzewski

    Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. I hope January is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

    • Lyudmila Irina KovalenkoPhoto verified

      Hope you get there. After 14 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Thinking of San Jose

      $489 raised of $650

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