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Keep the gas on at Lucía's home in Medellín
A disconnection notice for gas arrived and Lucía needs $150 before May.
🇨🇴 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia1,217 views
The gas account is 2 months behind. Lucía received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on May unless $150 is paid. She had never been late before my partner leaving the household.
Lucía called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $35 first, which isn't available.
The household includes three children under ten, and going through the rainy season without gas isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home.
Lucían is working on getting back on her feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Lucía's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $150 goes:
• Utility arrears: $105
• Reconnection and late fees: $30
• Down payment on a payment plan: $15
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Alberto
- due date
- 2026-04-03
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Alberto
Good news. Because of your gifts ($91 in total) I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Thank you all. We're at 61% now ($91). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward utility arrears.
Update from Medellín: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
- Bích Trang Doan 🇻🇳 · $67.50
- Rohit W. Kashyap 🇮🇳 · $10
“Wish I could do more. Saw your post and had to give. - Noida”
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $46
“Praying for you. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Anaheim”
- Keiko Risa Aoki 🇯🇵 · $25
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $20
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Hope things get better soon. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Medellín.
Thinking of you, Alberto. Your post was clear and honest.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Put this on a community board in León this morning. Thinking of Medellín
Rooting for you, Alberto. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.