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Keep the gas on at Lauren's home in Los Angeles

Help Lauren cover an overdue gas bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

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Lauren J. Hicks
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Los Angeles
The gas account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on June unless I pay $1,050. I have never been late before March's medical emergency. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $95 first, which I don't have. I live with an elderly mother, and going through the rainy season without gas isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by. 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 Lauren's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $1,050 goes: • Water arrears: $620 • Reconnection and late fees: $170 • Down payment on a payment plan: $260 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-07-21
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Lauren

  1. Small update. $605 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. 39% there. I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Thank you. - Lauren

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  • Ziad Tariq Maalouf 🇬🇧 · $100

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Lauren all day after reading this. - London”

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    “Hope things get better. Saw your post and had to give. - Coventry”

  • Orhan Burak Demir 🇹🇷 · $30
  • Yusuf Idris Mostafa 🇪🇬 · $30

    “Good luck. Thought of Lauren all day after reading this. - Cairo”

  • Ahmed R. Abrahams 🇿🇦 · $30

    “Thought of Lauren all day after reading this. - Johannesburg”

  • Madeline Butler 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Hope the June deadline works out. - Lowell”

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    “Hope things get better. Saw your post and had to give. - Montpellier”

  • Pedro H. Ramos 🇪🇸 · $25

    “Be well. Gave what I could this week. - Alicante”

  • Enzo Bruno Cunha 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Sending love. Hope the June deadline works out. - Guarulhos”

  • Beau Whitmore 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Be well. I'm in Saint Paul, thinking of you.”

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  • Orlando M. Macaraeg

    Thinking of you and your family. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. After 22 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.

    • Godwin Kunle Nwachukwu

      So sorry you're going through this, Lauren. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon

      • Keiko Nakajima

        Sending good thoughts, Lauren. This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Los Angeles this morning. Greetings from Los Angeles.

        • Jade C. Estrada

          Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Quetta

          • Myra N. Mishra

            thanks for sharing this, Lauren. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Wellington.

            • Milon Sajib Ghosh

              Hope things get better soon. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. My neighbor in Manukau donated after I showed her your page. Blessings

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