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Water shut-off notice: help Mateus pay $250
Mateus is behind on water bills after losing my job in May and needs $250 to avoid a shut-off.
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The water account is 3 months behind. Mateus received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on August unless $250 is paid. He had never been late before losing my job in May.
Mateus called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $30 first, which isn't available.
The household includes a disabled brother, and going through summer without water isn't safe. We would also lose the ability to run the medical equipment at home.
Mateus 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 $250 goes:
• Heating arrears: $90
• Reconnection and late fees: $55
• Down payment on a payment plan: $105
Thank you for reading my story.
- Manuela
- due date
- 2026-07-22
- bill type
- Utility arrears
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Thinking of you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Thinking of Curitiba
Wishing you the best, Manuela. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did
keep going. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.
Hang in there, Manuela. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Blessings.
Praying for you, Manuela. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.
Wishing you the best. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
sending love. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
Thinking of you, Manuela. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. God bless.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Jakarta.
you're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 7 people at work. Blessings.
Sending good thoughts, Manuela. Shared it with a few friends. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.
Thanks for sharing this, Manuela. Shared it with a few friends. We're a small family in Tiruchirappalli but we're thinking of you. Love from Tiruchirappalli
Hang in there, Manuela. Shared it with a few friends
Wishing you peace, Manuela. It takes guts to ask. Well done.
Wishing you peace. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Thrissur
Best of luck, Manuela. Shared this with my family.
Hope things get better soon, Manuela. Shared this with my family. Blessings.
Sending strength, Manuela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 28 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Keep going, Manuela. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together. Greetings from Tiruchirappalli.
Keep going. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. Don't give up. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Manuela. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings.
Thanks for sharing this. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Curitiba.
Rooting for you, Manuela. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Naivasha.
Stay strong, Manuela. Shared this with my family.
I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like
Thinking of you and your family, Manuela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. God bless
thinking of you, Manuela. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.