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Keep the heating on at Tolga's home in Istanbul
Tolga is behind on heating bills after losing my job in May and needs $200 to avoid a shut-off.
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The heating account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on July unless I pay $200. I have never been late before losing my job in May.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $45 first, which I don't have.
I live with a newborn, and going through the cold months without heating isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
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 $200 goes:
• Water arrears: $95
• Reconnection and late fees: $40
• Down payment on a payment plan: $65
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Tolga
- due date
- 2025-07-30
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Tolga
Update from Istanbul: I made the first payment toward water arrears. We're at 48% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 36% now ($71). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan.
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Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from São Paulo.