The Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans' Assistance (https://tvc.texas.gov/grants/) and ask what organizations in the Austin area are taking applications. For the bills due, the City of Austin Utilities Customer Assistance Program may be an option - https://coautilities.com/wps/wcm/connec ... -programs/. Tell them about wife, veteran, and your hardship and Thank you for your service!
Wei wrote: ↑Mon Jun 29, 2026 1:21 pm Hello,
I am writing requesting help with my City of Austin utility bill. My name is Michael. I am a 65-year-old veteran. I am at risk of having my electricity disconnected any day now. I really, really need help paying this bill.
My wife just passed away, and I am limited with funds to pay my electricity at this time. I also am requesting assistance with much-needed household items, such as oven mitts, a mop, a broom, towels both big and small for showering, and also for the kitchen. Rugs for the kitchen and bathroom. Kitchen pots and pans, as well as silverware. A blow-up mattress because I do not have a bed.
I am writing requesting cleaning supplies, including bleach, Pine-Sol, Mr. Clean Erasers, toilet bowl sanitizers, glass cleaning products, carpet cleaning products, and air sanitizers/air filtration items to better assist with my breathing by reducing harmful toxins that can develop without notice or even acknowledgement. It would greatly be a blessing to receive blankets, sheets, pillowcases, curtains, as well as clothes, shoes, and socks.
Personal hygiene items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, a comb and brush, razors, shaving cream, bar soap/shower gel, shampoo and conditioner. Band-Aids, isopropyl alcohol, as well as peroxide, Q-tips, oral gel, and antibiotic ointment. I am sure I have understandably forgotten things much needed by a 70-year-old veteran who is struggling to acquire these necessities due to high costs and affordability reasons. With the loss of a loved one and the expenses that have come about, insect and bug spray such as Raid, as well as solutions for gnats, spiders, etc., are also very appreciated items to receive.
I pray that whomever reads this takes time out of the kindness of their heart to not only read this, but to go a step further and reach out to churches and organizations who would generously and thoughtfully work with one another to kindly assist with the donations I have humbly and genuinely requested.
Thank you in advance for just taking the time to read and acknowledge my cry for much-needed emergency assistance with the things listed in this email. I appreciate everything.
God bless you, and thanks again.
Respectfully,
Michael
