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Water shut-off notice: help Paulette pay $250

Help Paulette cover an overdue water bill so the household stays safe this the rainy season.

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Paulette L. Powell
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Half-Way Tree
The water account is 3 months behind. I received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on September unless I pay $250. I have never been late before a reduction in hours. I called the provider and asked about a payment plan, but they need a down payment of $60 first, which I don't have. I live with two young children, and going through the rainy season 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. The money will go directly to the utility provider, and I'll post the paid statement here. Where the $250 goes: • Utility arrears: $145 • Reconnection and late fees: $25 • Down payment on a payment plan: $80 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2025-09-21
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Paulette

  1. Small update. $168 so far, I made the first payment toward down payment on a payment plan.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($110 in total) I made the first payment toward reconnection and late fees. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Half-Way Tree: we've started the first stage. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Paulette

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  • Isaac Sani EzeQuestionID verified

    How is Paulette doing now?

    • Lubna Duha Kamel

      hang in there, Paulette. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. Don't give up.

      • Jewel Masud Akter

        Good luck, Paulette. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Bristol donated after I showed her your page

        • Vinícius Henrique VasconcelosQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Paulette

          • Paulette L. PowellOwnerAnswer

            Utility arrears is $145 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Appreciate you taking the time.

        • Mackenzie J. CaldwellID verified

          Sending good thoughts, Paulette. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

          • Macharia Athumani Mbwambo

            Praying for you. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

            • Rohit N. Parmar

              Wishing you the best, Paulette. Shared this with my family.

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