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Keep the water on at Hans's home in Berlin
Hans is behind on water bills after a reduction in hours and needs $650 to avoid a shut-off.
🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany1,225 views
The water account is 4 months behind. Hans received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on June unless $650 is paid. He had never been late before a reduction in hours.
Hans called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $160 first, which isn't available.
The household includes an elderly mother, and going through summer without water isn't safe. Without it we can't refrigerate insulin and food, or keep the house at a safe temperature.
Hans is working on getting back on his feet, and wants to pay it forward once steady.
The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here.
Where the $650 goes:
• Gas arrears: $450
• Reconnection and late fees: $90
• Down payment on a payment plan: $110
Thank you for reading my story.
- due date
- 2026-07-11
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Emilia
We're at 38% thanks to 6 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($175 in total) the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Hans?
stay strong, Emilia. It takes guts to ask. Well done
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.
Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Thinking of Berlin!
Rooting for you, Emilia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. God bless
Hope it all works out, Emilia. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Alcalá de Henares.
Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 7 people at work.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Berlin.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours. Blessings.
I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Love from Kampala.
Sending love, Emilia. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Santa Fe.