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Keep the gas on at Rowena's home in Albany
Rowena is behind on gas bills after losing my job in March and needs $850 to avoid a shut-off.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States1,955 views
The gas account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on May unless I pay $850. I have never been late before losing my job in March.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $85 first, which I don't have.
I live with two young children, and going through winter 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 Rowena's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $850 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $510
• Reconnection and late fees: $175
• Down payment on a payment plan: $165
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Rowena
- due date
- 2026-05-28
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Rowena
Thank you all. We're at 64% now ($541). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees.
Quick update: $305 raised so far (36%). I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 14% now ($121). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.
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Good luck, Rowena. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings.
rooting for you, Rowena. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon.
wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Jacksonville this morning
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Albany.
Wishing you the best. I hope things turn around soon. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this, Rowena. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Put this on a community board in Milan this morning. Love from Milan