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Keep the heating on at Sem's home in Amsterdam
Sem is behind on heating bills after losing my job in August and needs $950 to avoid a shut-off.
🇳🇱 1056 DX, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands2,030 views
The heating account is 4 months behind. Sem received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on December unless $950 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in August.
Sem called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $175 first, which isn't available.
The household includes an elderly mother, and going through winter without heating isn't safe. The children would have no light to study by.
Sem is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
Every dollar goes to the account in Sem's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $950 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $580
• Reconnection and late fees: $180
• Down payment on a payment plan: $190
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Martijn
- due date
- 2026-11-11
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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Keep going, Martijn. Hope you get there. Love from Quezon City.
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Amsterdam
Thinking of you, Martijn. Gave what I could, wish it was more
Thinking of you and your family. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Mombasa