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Keep the heating on at Shahana's home in Bristol

Help Shahana cover an overdue heating bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

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Shahana Parvin Barua
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Bristol
The heating account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless I pay $550. 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 $165 first, which I don't have. I live with a parent on oxygen therapy, and going through the rainy season 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 $550 goes: • Gas arrears: $220 • Reconnection and late fees: $115 • Down payment on a payment plan: $215 I hope life is good to you. - Shahana
due date
2026-11-24
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Shahana

  1. Thank you all. We're at 49% now ($268). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Bristol: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 44% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Bristol: the plan for down payment on a payment plan is now scheduled. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Shahana all day after reading this.”

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    “Thought of Shahana all day after reading this. - Lahore”

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    “Thought of Shahana all day after reading this. - Chiang Mai”

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  • Rani Rina PutraPhoto verified

    Sending strength, Shahana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best

    • Manuel A. Tomas

      praying for you, Shahana. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.

      • Pankaj B. Prajapati

        hope things get better soon, Shahana. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

        • Laura F. AguilarQuestion

          how is Shahana doing now?

          • Shahana Farhana Ahmed

            Hope it all works out, Shahana. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Bristol.

            • Geeta D. Bhardwaj

              Thanks for sharing this, Shahana. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Bristol.

              • Anushka H. Jadhav

                Sending strength. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best

                • Wahyu Dimas Cahyono

                  your post was clear and honest. Love from Ho

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