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Keep the heating on at Leonardo's home in Bakersfield

Leonardo is behind on heating bills after July's medical emergency and needs $650 to avoid a shut-off.

🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States577 views
Leonardo Rios
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Bakersfield
The heating account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $650. I have never been late before July's medical emergency. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $80 first, which I don't have. I live with two young children, and going through summer without heating isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at 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 Leonardo's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $650 goes: • Gas arrears: $260 • Reconnection and late fees: $115 • Down payment on a payment plan: $275 Thanks for reading all this. - Leonardo
due date
2026-10-30
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Leonardo

  1. We're at 52% thanks to 7 of you. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. 33% there. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. Thank you.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 16% funded and I made the first payment toward gas arrears.

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  • Raymond A. Robinson

    Thanks for sharing this, Leonardo. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Bakersfield.

    $680.50 raised of $650

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