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Keep the heating on at Arif's home in Mumbai

A disconnection notice for heating arrived and Arif needs $150 before November.

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Arif Sabbir Mukherjee
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Mumbai
The heating account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $150. 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 $15 first, which I don't have. I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the cold months without heating 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 $150 goes: • Gas arrears: $80 • Reconnection and late fees: $20 • Down payment on a payment plan: $50 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
due date
2026-10-29
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Arif

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 85% funded and the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 70% now ($105). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan.

  3. 17% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you. - Arif

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  • Valentina N. Walters

    Wishing you peace, Arif. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

    • Kathleen M. WhitePhoto verified

      Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Los Angeles donated after I showed her your page. Take care.

      • Ayu Irma Susanto

        Hang in there. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

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