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Water shut-off notice: help Graciela pay $750
Graciela is behind on water bills after my partner leaving the household and needs $750 to avoid a shut-off.
🇺🇸 California, United States2,303 views
The water account is 2 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on October unless I pay $750. I have never been late before my partner leaving the household.
I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $125 first, which I don't have.
I live with a newborn, and going through the cold months without water 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.
Every dollar goes to the account in Graciela's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $750 goes:
• Utility arrears: $380
• Reconnection and late fees: $110
• Down payment on a payment plan: $260
Thanks for reading all this.
- Graciela
- due date
- 2026-08-20
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Graciela
Quick update: $314 raised so far (42%). I made the first payment toward utility arrears. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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How is Graciela doing now?
Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care
Good luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless
is utility arrears the biggest cost or is there more coming?
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. utility arrears comes first ($380) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.
Rooting for you. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. My husband and I read this together.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Graciela?
Thank you. If you're in San Diego I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.
Praying for you. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Hồ Chí Minh City.
This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Portland