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meow2u3

(24,764 posts) Sun Feb 7, 2016, 02:06 PM Feb 2016

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I normally don't like to ask for help, but I'm facing electrical shutoff

Last edited Sun Feb 7, 2016, 02:40 PM - Edit history (3)

https://www.gofundme.com/qdnkeskk

Not only is my electric bill exorbitant, but it's accumulating late charges because I can't pay the damn thing on a disability check of just over $1100. On top of that, I'm facing a mechanic's lien on my car because of a back $210 repair charge, not to mention back charges of medical deductibles and copays of which I have to rid the burden. I'm afraid I might end up in the dark, without a car, and in debt up to my eyeballs.

Your help is greatly appreciated. Any excess will be donated to my local food bank.

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I normally don't like to ask for help, but I'm facing electrical shutoff (Original Post) meow2u3 Feb 2016 OP

Your link goes to a blank Go Fund Me page. OrwellwasRight Feb 2016 #1

Fixed it meow2u3 Feb 2016 #2

The link works! Glad I could help. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2016 #3

Thank you very much, Peggy meow2u3 Feb 2016 #4

UPDATE: my electricity has been saved meow2u3 Feb 2016 #5

Please look into local organiations in your area. Start with Catholic Charities. Fla Dem Feb 2016 #6

I have every intent to go to Catholic Charities meow2u3 Feb 2016 #8

St. Vincent dePaul Society provides assistance in emergency situations. No Vested Interest Feb 2016 #7

There is no St. Vincent de Paul location where I live meow2u3 Feb 2016 #9

k and r, and best thoughts. nt restorefreedom Feb 2016 #10

Sent a little something from Dallas DFW Feb 2016 #11

Thanks a whole lot meow2u3 Feb 2016 #12

Sounds like a very good use to me DFW Feb 2016 #13

Shameless self-kick meow2u3 Feb 2016 #14

Knr roody Feb 2016 #15

kicking for meow2u3 Flaxbee Feb 2016 #16

I'm moving in two weeks meow2u3 Feb 2016 #17

Kick for exposure roody Feb 2016 #18

4 days to my move. Another self-kick meow2u3 Mar 2016 #19

I did what I could. DU--even with all the infighting that goes on--is like family. catbyte Mar 2016 #20

Added some..take care pkdu Mar 2016 #21

Kick for more help with medical expenses needed meow2u3 Mar 2016 #22

OrwellwasRight

(5,170 posts)

1. Your link goes to a blank Go Fund Me page.

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Sun Feb 7, 2016, 02:37 PM

Feb 2016

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

2. Fixed it

Reply to OrwellwasRight (Reply #1)

Sun Feb 7, 2016, 02:40 PM

Feb 2016

Hope it works this time.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,632 posts)

3. The link works! Glad I could help.

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Sun Feb 7, 2016, 03:47 PM

Feb 2016

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

4. Thank you very much, Peggy

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #3)

Sun Feb 7, 2016, 04:00 PM

Feb 2016

You're a godsend.

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

5. UPDATE: my electricity has been saved

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Mon Feb 8, 2016, 10:45 AM

Feb 2016

By next week, I'll be able to pay the electric bill in full. 1 bill down, 2 to go.

Fla Dem

(23,690 posts)

6. Please look into local organiations in your area. Start with Catholic Charities.

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Mon Feb 8, 2016, 02:46 PM

Feb 2016

I know the Catholic Charities Organization in my area helps out in just these type of situation.Best of luck to you.

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

8. I have every intent to go to Catholic Charities

Reply to Fla Dem (Reply #6)

Tue Feb 9, 2016, 12:32 PM

Feb 2016

I should be moving in a couple of months and am looking to them for the deposit on my new apartment and electricity at the new place.
Catholic Charities has a limit as to how much you can ask for in one year.

No Vested Interest

(5,167 posts)

7. St. Vincent dePaul Society provides assistance in emergency situations.

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Mon Feb 8, 2016, 08:08 PM

Feb 2016

They do not proselytize.

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

9. There is no St. Vincent de Paul location where I live

Reply to No Vested Interest (Reply #7)

Wed Feb 10, 2016, 05:00 PM

Feb 2016

The Lehigh Valley (Penna.) doesn't have one. BTW, I AM Catholic, so I'd feel at home.

restorefreedom

(12,655 posts)

10. k and r, and best thoughts. nt

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Wed Feb 10, 2016, 05:44 PM

Feb 2016

DFW

(54,405 posts)

11. Sent a little something from Dallas

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Wed Feb 10, 2016, 07:37 PM

Feb 2016

Well, I'm in Germany at the moment, but it will be coming from Dallas.

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

12. Thanks a whole lot

Reply to DFW (Reply #11)

Thu Feb 11, 2016, 05:57 PM

Feb 2016

I got it. Believe me, it'll go to good use--such as paying my med bills.

DFW

(54,405 posts)

13. Sounds like a very good use to me

Reply to meow2u3 (Reply #12)

Thu Feb 11, 2016, 07:45 PM

Feb 2016

Glad to help out!

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

14. Shameless self-kick

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Sun Feb 14, 2016, 03:20 AM

Feb 2016

roody

(10,849 posts)

15. Knr

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Sun Feb 14, 2016, 10:56 PM

Feb 2016

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)

16. kicking for meow2u3

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Tue Feb 16, 2016, 01:50 AM

Feb 2016

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

17. I'm moving in two weeks

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Sun Feb 21, 2016, 02:43 PM

Feb 2016

and need some moving expenses: furniture would be nice since I can't bring mine.

The electric bill and mechanic's expenses were paid. Still need something for the deposit on my apartment ($577).

roody

(10,849 posts)

18. Kick for exposure

Reply to meow2u3 (Reply #17)

Mon Feb 22, 2016, 12:17 AM

Feb 2016

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

19. 4 days to my move. Another self-kick

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Wed Mar 2, 2016, 10:27 AM

Mar 2016

I'm packed for the most part and just have to clean up.

catbyte

(34,402 posts)

20. I did what I could. DU--even with all the infighting that goes on--is like family.

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Wed Mar 2, 2016, 11:40 AM

Mar 2016

DU saviors bailed me out a few years ago, and I will never, ever forget their generosity. I'm thankful every day for DU. I hope things get easier for you, meow.

pkdu

(3,977 posts)

21. Added some..take care

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 04:13 AM

Mar 2016

meow2u3

(24,764 posts)

22. Kick for more help with medical expenses needed

Reply to meow2u3 (Original post)

Tue Mar 15, 2016, 11:13 AM

Mar 2016

I just got news that I need more medication and the move-in expenses were more costly than I anticipated. I only need a bit more to reach my goal so I can live without begging any more.

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