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Keep the water on at Imran's home in Bloemfontein

A disconnection notice for water arrived and Imran needs $150 before February.

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Imran Petersen
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Bloemfontein
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on February unless I pay $150. I have never been late before an unexpected car repair. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $25 first, which I don't have. I live with two young children, and going through summer without water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the 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 Imran's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates. Where the $150 goes: โ€ข Electricity arrears: $95 โ€ข Reconnection and late fees: $40 โ€ข Down payment on a payment plan: $15 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
due date
2026-01-29
bill type
Utility arrears

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  • Liam H. Thomas ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Henrique Lucas Souza ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $15

    โ€œThought of Imran all day after reading this.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œRooting for you. Hope the February deadline works out.โ€

  • Abosede Hauwa Fashola ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20

    โ€œHang in there. I'm in Nsukka, thinking of you.โ€

  • Autumn Kennedy ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $44
  • Beatrice Rose Kamau ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Raimundo Francisco Dias ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • Sadia Rabia Sandhu ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $67.50

    โ€œWishing you the best. Only $68 but hope it helps.โ€

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  • Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

    • Wishing you the best, Imran. Hope this works out for you. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. God bless

      • How is Imran doing now?

        • Looking forward to the next update. Take care.

          • Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings

            • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Imran?

              • Imran PetersenOwnerAnswer

                Thank you. If you're in Bloemfontein I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

            • Shared this with my family. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.

              • Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Bloemfontein

                • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Imran.

                  • Imran PetersenOwnerAnswer

                    Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. electricity arrears comes first ($95) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. It helps to be asked.

                • Take care. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Nagpur.

                  • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                    • Sending love, Imran. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Makati so I could bring a meal. Blessings.

                      • thanks for sharing this. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings

                        • Sending strength, Imran. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. Greetings from Coventry!

                          • Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Los Angeles.

                            • Rooting for you, Imran. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

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