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Keep the water on at Márcia's home in Contagem
A disconnection notice for water arrived and Márcia needs $200 before October.
🇧🇷 Contagem, Minas Gerais, Brazil528 views
The water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $200. 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 $20 first, which I don't have.
I live with 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.
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 Márcia's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $200 goes:
• Heating arrears: $120
• Reconnection and late fees: $20
• Down payment on a payment plan: $60
Thank you for reading my story.
- Márcia
- due date
- 2026-11-22
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Márcia
25% there. I made the first payment toward heating arrears. Thank you.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 38% funded and the plan for heating arrears is now scheduled.
We're at 38% thanks to 2 of you. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
- Faith G. Bryant 🇬🇧 · $75
“Hope it all works out. - Leicester”
- Pedro Raimundo Santos 🇧🇷 · $50
- Lucas M. Lawson 🇬🇧 · $40
- Emanuele Paolo Gallo 🇮🇹 · $25
“Be well. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Latina”
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Sending love, Márcia. Your post was clear and honest. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry