Need help getting my power turned back on ($350 total) (hexbear.net)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Hey comrades, it sucks being in this position. I lost my job at the end of February, struggled with finding employment until May, found a job I really liked, and then they closed after working there for less than a month. So I've been without an income again for a few weeks, and I'm still looking for work.

Unfortunately, I fell behind on my utilities and woke up to my power being shut off. I need $350 to restore it, so I'm trying to gather money from different sources to try to make that happen. Anything towards that helps! Feel free to comment or PM me for any additional info you might want from me.

Thank you so much for reading. heart-sickle

Edit: So I was able to get my power restored by making a partial payment of $50 and committing to on-time payments of $50 for the next 12 months. So, the immediate crisis has been avoided. Now I just need to keep trying to find a job so it doesn't get shut off again next month lol.

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[-] [email protected] 5 points 10 months ago

I called my local information hotline and reached an outreach organization that said they might be able to help. I'm heading up there now, send all the good vibes, please!

[-] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

bumping amber whataboutism

[-] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Lol thank you!

[-] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago

Amber.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

amber whataboutism

[-] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Amber.

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