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Keep the heating on at Gerald's home in Anaheim
Gerald is behind on heating bills after a reduction in hours and needs $900 to avoid a shut-off.
🇺🇸 92882, Anaheim, California, United StatesPosted Oct 1, 2026962 views
The heating account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $900. I have never been late before a reduction in hours.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $70 first, which I don't have.
I live with an elderly mother, and going through winter without heating 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.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $900 goes:
• Utility arrears: $580
• Reconnection and late fees: $145
• Down payment on a payment plan: $175
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Gerald
- due date
- 2026-10-28
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Gerald
Small update. $305 so far, I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan.
- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $15 · 3h ago
- Jack H. Miller 🇬🇧 · $30 · 3h ago
- Harold Johnson 🇨🇦 · $250 · 3h ago
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“Stay strong. Thought of Gerald all day after reading this. - Makati”
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Take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Love from Austin.
hang in there. Hope you get there. Thinking of Anaheim.
Your post was clear and honest. Put this on a community board in Gwagwalada this morning. God bless.
Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up. Blessings
Keep going, Gerald. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Ribeirão Preto
sending good thoughts, Gerald. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Thika so I could bring a meal. Take care.
wishing you peace. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Thinking of Anaheim
you're not alone. Hope this works out for you. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Anaheim
Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out!