Help with water and electric bills

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Re: Help with water and electric bills

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I didn't put in much info last time. My husband and I both work full time jobs, but we are still struggling to pay our bills. Our water bill got so backed up that we owe $567 and change right now. We have paid over $300 in the past 90 days and are facing disconnect. I am trying everything now for help. I'm pregnant now and just had a miscarriage 6 weeks ago, so I'm trying to not add more stress, as well as be healthy and have water. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you
I'm in Westerville Ohio.
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Re: Need Help ASAP with our Electric & Water Bills

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Many organizations exist in Cape Coral and Lee County to help with electric and water bills. Try the following
The Salvation Army of Lee County (239) 278-1551
Lehigh Community Services 239-369-5818
There are other places listed here. http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... grams.html
While it is true they usually have limited funding and can run out of money, you need to call as many places as possible. Just keep searching and trying. Good luck.
Tink wrote:We are a family of 3. My boyfriend, our daughter, and myself.
We reside in Lee County (Cape Coral) Florida.
Our Electric Co. is LCEC (Lee Cty Florida), and Water Co. is Cape Coral Water (Florida).

Currently at this time we are in Serious hardship with the Water Bill being over $300 dollars behind, while my Boyfriends job is still not running on Full-Time hours. He works 32-40 hrs a week @ $9 an hour. The water is to be turned OFF soon.
The LCEC Electric bill currently is $196.32 behind (one month) with new bill kicking in on the 10th and will be turned off on 10/20/2010 if amount behind is not paid.

My boyfriend is doing what he can to keep us afloat with all bills including car ins, rent, gas to work for him (an hour aday)
commute 1 way. I have been unable to find a job since we moved here March 2010, so I do babysitting on the side. I babysit 2 babies, 5 days a week (1 @ 4 mos. old & 1 @ 6 mos. old)

Our daughter has a heart condition since birth. Medical term...(Right Aortic Arch), and her and myself suffer from asthma which require daily treaments by machine.

I'm afraid of the utilities being turned off. We have turned off ourselves non-essential utilities that are NOT needed.
I'm seeking help from someone. 211 was not helpful and organizations in Lee County Flordia are OUT of funding for Utility Bills.

I'm hoping someone could help me out :cry:
We are good people in a bad spot at this time.

Thank You in advance.
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We are a family of 3. My boyfriend, our daughter, and myself.
We reside in Lee County (Cape Coral) Florida.
Our Electric Co. is LCEC (Lee Cty Florida), and Water Co. is Cape Coral Water (Florida).

Currently at this time we are in Serious hardship with the Water Bill being over $300 dollars behind, while my Boyfriends job is still not running on Full-Time hours. He works 32-40 hrs a week @ $9 an hour. The water is to be turned OFF soon.
The LCEC Electric bill currently is $196.32 behind (one month) with new bill kicking in on the 10th and will be turned off on 10/20/2010 if amount behind is not paid.

My boyfriend is doing what he can to keep us afloat with all bills including car ins, rent, gas to work for him (an hour aday)
commute 1 way. I have been unable to find a job since we moved here March 2010, so I do babysitting on the side. I babysit 2 babies, 5 days a week (1 @ 4 mos. old & 1 @ 6 mos. old)

Our daughter has a heart condition since birth. Medical term...(Right Aortic Arch), and her and myself suffer from asthma which require daily treaments by machine.

I'm afraid of the utilities being turned off. We have turned off ourselves non-essential utilities that are NOT needed.
I'm seeking help from someone. 211 was not helpful and organizations in Lee County Flordia are OUT of funding for Utility Bills.

I'm hoping someone could help me out :cry:
We are good people in a bad spot at this time.

Thank You in advance.
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Palm Coast and Flagler do have agencies that may be able to help with water and utility bills. The information and contacts are located here.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... _prog.html
One of the main places to ask for help is the Northeast Florida Community Action Agency. 386-586-2324. Community action agencies help low income people, the working poor, and people who are struggling to get by. They are always a great place to contact for information and free advice on how to get help with bills, debts and mortgages and foreclosure.
Futy wrote:I AM IN NEED OF HELP PAYING FOR A WATER BILL AND I HAVE A FOUR YEAR OLD SON WHO RESIDES IN MY HOME. THE WATER COMPANY IS GOING TOO SHUT IT OFF I I DON'T PAY IT WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME?I LIVE IN PALM COAST FLORIDA
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I AM IN NEED OF HELP PAYING FOR A WATER BILL AND I HAVE A FOUR YEAR OLD SON WHO RESIDES IN MY HOME. THE WATER COMPANY IS GOING TOO SHUT IT OFF I I DON'T PAY IT WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME?I LIVE IN PALM COAST FLORIDA
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Here is info on places to turn to for help with water bills, and how to get other aid, in Columbus and Franklin County Ohio. Numerous charities and non-profits are in place that can offer cash grants for water and utility bills, and they can refer you to government programs and such.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... e_pro.html
Try calling Impact Community Action at 614.252.2799. Another option is always the Columbus Urban League, and they can be reached at 614.257.6300.
St. Stephen's Community House may also be able to provide aid and cash financial assistance.

lucylew wrote:Hi. I have a $606.52 electric bill and a $202.26 water bill. i work but only get 15 hrs. a week. its just me and 2 daughter im takin care of. my husband left over afew mths ago and does not pay me anything, please please, PLEASE HELP ME i live in columbus,Ohio 43213 im all over the web looking for help but no one seems to give phone numbers. i can also use a little food all my food stamps are gone. we are really hurting right now with these bills
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Hi. I have a $606.52 electric bill and a $202.26 water bill. i work but only get 15 hrs. a week. its just me and 2 daughter im takin care of. my husband left over afew mths ago and does not pay me anything, please please, PLEASE HELP ME i live in columbus,Ohio 43213 im all over the web looking for help but no one seems to give phone numbers. i can also use a little food all my food stamps are gone. we are really hurting right now with these bills
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Progress Energy offers the Energy Neighbor Fund

What it is is an energy-assistance program that is for their customers. It will provide assistance with energy and utility bills to customers who are experiencing temporary financial difficulties, such as an unexpected unemployment, medical emergency, sudden illness, disability, or an emergency or personal crisis. If this isn't your state let me know what is.

http://progress-energy.com/community/en ... lorida.asp
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I am out of work and disabled. I am waiting for dissability to aprove me. in the mean time my water and electric got shut off. who can i get help from to pay the outstanding bills and turn them back on? I have Progress Energy and Deltona Water.
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Water and light bill help

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hello i need help i am not working at this mo0ment don't have no income at all i need help with my water and light bill i am going crazy my husband got to a really bad motorcyle accident and he can not work at all and i am taking care of him because he cannot do anything by himself please help me please i am about to loose eveything i need your help please
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Contacct your utility company and ask for light bill help. What state do you live in? There are also many state assistance and low income programs that you can turn to
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assistance in paying my water and light bill

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[email protected] I do not have an income my Husband left me after he lost his job on Dec.4th and Ineed assitance in payiny my water and light bill it is 2 months behind, I still haven;t found any employment thus far can you help me?
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