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Water shut-off notice: help Márcia pay $200
Help Márcia cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this summer.
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil965 views
The water account is 4 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on March 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 $55 first, which I don't have.
I live with three children under ten, and going through summer without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at 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 Márcia's name; a copy of the paid bill will be shared in the updates.
Where the $200 goes:
• Electricity arrears: $125
• Reconnection and late fees: $20
• Down payment on a payment plan: $55
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Márcia
- due date
- 2024-02-27
- bill type
- Utility arrears
Updates from Márcia
We're at 52% thanks to 4 of you. I met with the utility company and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
Update from Duque de Caxias: we've started the first stage. We're at 42% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($58). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for reconnection and late fees is now scheduled.
- Nur Rina Gozali 🇮🇩 · $50
“Blessings. Thought of Márcia all day after reading this. - Jakarta Selatan”
- Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $18
- Sabina Rina Haque 🇧🇩 · $20
“Sending love. Been where you're, it gets better. - Dhaka”
- Aiden R. Barker 🇬🇧 · $25
“Be well. From Coventry with love. - Coventry”
- Olivia Powell 🇺🇸 · $25
- Noman Imran Ahmed 🇧🇩 · $33
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Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Márcia.
Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. electricity arrears comes first ($125) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Thanks for looking so closely.
Stay strong, Márcia. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care.
you're not alone, Márcia. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Sent it to 40 people at work. Thinking of Duque de Caxias
Sending love, Márcia. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Sent it to 23 people at work. All the best.