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Water shut-off notice: help Thilini pay $100

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

🇱🇰 Jaffna, Northern, Sri Lanka1,183 views
Janaka Nuwan Ekanayake
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Jaffna
The water account is 4 months behind. Thilini received a disconnection notice that says service will be cut off on November unless $100 is paid. She had never been late before August's medical emergency. Thilini 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 three children under ten, and going through the rainy season without water isn't safe. We can't cook, keep medicine cold or heat the home. Thilini is working on getting back on her 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 $100 goes: • Gas arrears: $40 • Reconnection and late fees: $10 • Down payment on a payment plan: $50 Thank you for reading my story.
due date
2026-11-02
bill type
Utility arrears
#utilities#shut-off#urgent#emergency

Updates from Janaka

  1. Quick update: $25 raised so far (25%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $81 raised so far (81%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Bhavna H. Garg

    Take care, Janaka. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

    • Natalie D. Caldwell

      Good luck, Janaka. Hope you get there. Take care.

      • Aishwarya A. Modi

        Stay strong, Janaka. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

        • Hesti Nur Cahyono

          Sending strength, Janaka. This could happen to any of us. Wish I lived closer to Mendoza so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Jaffna.

          • Kouki Riku Okamoto

            Praying for you, Janaka. Shared this with my family.

            $126 raised of $100

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