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Keep the gas on at Maëlle's home in Saint-Étienne

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

🇫🇷 Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France872 views
Maëlle Florence Gauthier
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Saint-Étienne
The gas account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $550. 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 $65 first, which I don't have. I live with 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. 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 $550 goes: • Electricity arrears: $280 • Reconnection and late fees: $60 • Down payment on a payment plan: $210 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Maëlle
due date
2026-11-08
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Maëlle

  1. Thank you all. We're at 60% now ($332). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Emma Hélène Louis

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Moscow

    • Romain Florian DuvalID verified

      Sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from San Francisco.

      • Aisha Oluwaseun AkinwaleQuestion

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

        • Maëlle Florence GauthierOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Electricity arrears is $280 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Ask me anything else.

      • Lokesh B. Nadar

        shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Los Angeles.

        • Josephine W. DixonPhoto verified

          I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Thinking of Saint-Étienne.

          • Walter D. King

            You're not alone. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Liverpool

            • Renate Charlotte Schulz

              Keep going, Maëlle. This could happen to any of us. Don't give up. Thinking of Saint-Étienne.

              • Vihaan B. Sethi

                Hope things get better soon, Maëlle. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings

                • Annabelle H. Mosley

                  you're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Cairo but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                  • Susana P. Gutiérrez

                    Hope it all works out, Maëlle. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps

                    • Rohan R. Parmar

                      Hope you get there. Thinking of Saint-Étienne.

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