Please help with electric bill

[ScottBander]

A MOTHER OF 8 CHILDREN, FIVE WHOM CURRENTLY RESIDES WITH ME AND ARE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE PLUS A GRAND-CHILD. I AM EMPLOYED HOWEVER HAVE BEEN OVERWHELMED WITH BILLS AND IN THE PROCESS MY ELECTRIC & GAS SERVICE WAS DISCONNECTED FOR NON-PAYMENT. THE BILL IS CURRENTLY OVER $2000.00 AND I NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE.

[Preta1]

I am a single disabled mom of four looking for utility bill assistance in Cobb County Georgia. My only income is social security disability. I have applied for Veterans Disability assistance because I am a Desert Storm Veteran but was denied because of a couple of months short of active duty during Desert Storm. I also have custody of my God Daughter she is 4 years old. I receive only medical for my God Daughter and my children. I need help in finding out how I can receive help to take care of her and information on adoption assistance. Information on agencies that can help with utility and or section 8 information would be appreciated. Thanks in advance for your help with this matter.

[Alford]

To Whom:
I am in need of 109.00 dollars to pay June's (2012) electricity bill as a one-time act. I am also 200.00 dollars short on my house payment for June (2012). Because of my energy assistance ending and extra medical bills & extra costs of auto licensing, & insurance fees, I am not able to cover the entire cost of all my bills for June 2012.
If any help can be awarded at this time for a one-time help, I will be able to make it through the month. And then be able to cover each bill here after. I am a low-income resident of Lansing Michigan, on SSI. It pays me 698.00 dollars each month. It just isn't enough for this month with all the extra bills that I was hit with at this time. Each month is a struggle of course but I manage usually to pay most, just not this once. I have never asked for assistance before, so this is Really hard for me to do, but was told by a health care adviser that you maybe could help me. And this is one time I Really need to ask for help. I didn't know where to turn to. Thank-you for your time & assistance in this matter.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We assume you have Consolidated Edison, as they really focus on the greater New York City area. The health care and nursing industry is still hiring and growing, so you are right in that it should just be a matter of time. So look into the various Consolidated Edison utility assistance programs and options that are administered here. They have payment plans, government assistance, and options like LIHEAP too.

Hello:
I came across your site on the web and maybe you can help direct me. I am a Registered Nurse who lost her Nursing job about a year ago.. I have been able to pick up a little per diem work and not much more. Have sent out resumes for probably thousands of jobs, few interviews and right now without work at all. I know something is going to break, but hopefully not before I do. I live in Manhattan and am close to losing my utilities. I have a payment due for electric, but if i pay it i will not eat, phone and internet to go next. I have been struggling along, but now I am very hungry, tired, and weary. Imagine, an RN and can't find work. So, if you have any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate. It is overwhelming trying to find resources and nooe calls you back. I thank you in advance for your assistance.
Regards,

[merger_99]

Hello:
I came across your site on the web and maybe you can help direct me. I am a Registered Nurse who lost her Nursing job about a year ago.. I have been able to pick up a little per diem work and not much more. Have sent out resumes for probably thousands of jobs, few interviews and right now without work at all. I know something is going to break, but hopefully not before I do. I live in Manhattan and am close to losing my utilities. I have a payment due for electric, but if i pay it i will not eat, phone and internet to go next. I have been struggling along, but now I am very hungry, tired, and weary. Imagine, an RN and can't find work. So, if you have any suggestions, I would greatly appreciate. It is overwhelming trying to find resources and nooe calls you back. I thank you in advance for your assistance.
Regards,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Thank you for the comments and you are welcome. We try to help as many people as possible. There are places in Virginia Beach, but if you do want to look into other parts of the state, here are your Fairfax Virginia assistance programs. You can always try calling the different programs in say Fairfax and ask them for advice or more local resources too.

Dear Need Help Paying Bills:
Thank you tremendously for your website! I never knew about LIHEAP being a Federal program. I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia and cannot find a community action center here to apply for LIHEAP Crisis Assistance. My electricity was cut off 3 days ago and I'm freezing. I read how LIHEAP will pay for emergency reconnection which means I don't have to freeze this weekend and tonight or go hungry for 3 more days until the start of next week. I just can't find anywhere in Virginia to apply except in Fairfax and that is only for Fairfax residents. Whatever you can do to help me apply for this today helps, but your website has been the greatest help of all. Thank you so much for it and for the time and dedication of everyone who set it up.

[TheRack4U]

Dear Need Help Paying Bills:
Thank you tremendously for your website! I never knew about LIHEAP being a Federal program. I live in Virginia Beach, Virginia and cannot find a community action center here to apply for LIHEAP Crisis Assistance. My electricity was cut off 3 days ago and I'm freezing. I read how LIHEAP will pay for emergency reconnection which means I don't have to freeze this weekend and tonight or go hungry for 3 more days until the start of next week. I just can't find anywhere in Virginia to apply except in Fairfax and that is only for Fairfax residents. Whatever you can do to help me apply for this today helps, but your website has been the greatest help of all. Thank you so much for it and for the time and dedication of everyone who set it up.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Why is the town trusteee office in Indiana denying you? Your request didn't make much sense. The town office is suppose to be the place to call for emergency help in Indiana for utilities, rent, and other needs. While of course what they can do is limited, they are still a leading option. Anyway, try also looking into more Indiana electric bill assistance programs and resources, including covering the town of Muncie.

Need help with electric bill. I am blind. Disabled. I live in Muncie Indiana. The well known resources. Example the trustee office is always deny help for me. Because of buying clothes. The Muncie mission. Have to go to the trustee office. Also goes for all the other help in this city. My electric is over 500.00 and i only get 674.00 a month. I do not have a computer. So i am very limited on my resources. I don't know what to do. I cant get the help i need. And energy assistance wasn't really a help. They cut back funding this year

[ChristineLag]

Need help with electric bill. I am blind. Disabled. I live in Muncie Indiana. The well known resources. Example the trustee office is always deny help for me. Because of buying clothes. The Muncie mission. Have to go to the trustee office. Also goes for all the other help in this city. My electric is over 500.00 and i only get 674.00 a month. I do not have a computer. So i am very limited on my resources. I don't know what to do. I cant get the help i need. And energy assistance wasn't really a help. They cut back funding this year

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Here is information for assistance in Cleveland County Oklahoma. So you may find some more agencies or churches that they can call which would be in addition to places they may have already tried. If you expect future income from workers comp, then just ask for a payment plan from utility company. Must will offer this if you just need a little more time to pay your electric bill.

Hello, I am trying to find some more assistance programs for my daughter and her family. They live in Cleveland county in Oklahoma. They have been calling agencies they know of and some churches to get help with the electric bill, which is due today. We have been trying to help them since end of June when daughter-in-law was hurt on the job and unable to work. She is not receiving any money and we have exhausted all of our funds at this point. They have 2 small children as well. We are certain this is all temporary and things will be back on track as soon as this Workers Comp is settled. In fact, we had thought it would have been over way before now. But suddenly we all find ourselves with our last dollar in site. Any suggestions for some emergency help would be so very much appreciated.

[Aflac]

Hello, I am trying to find some more assistance programs for my daughter and her family. They live in Cleveland county in Oklahoma. They have been calling agencies they know of and some churches to get help with the electric bill, which is due today. We have been trying to help them since end of June when daughter-in-law was hurt on the job and unable to work. She is not receiving any money and we have exhausted all of our funds at this point. They have 2 small children as well. We are certain this is all temporary and things will be back on track as soon as this Workers Comp is settled. In fact, we had thought it would have been over way before now. But suddenly we all find ourselves with our last dollar in site. Any suggestions for some emergency help would be so very much appreciated.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

You have come to the right place for information. We can provide you phone numbers and info, but you need to make the calls and apply to programs, etc. Try this for assistance in Cobb County, including Marietta and your town in Smyrna Georgia. Call the non-profits, agencies, charities, etc. and ask them for financial help and referrals.
Of course always call your utility provider in GA too. A listing of Georgia utility assistance can be found, and each energy provider is listed with phone numbers and programs noted. Who is your utility company, Georgia Power?

Hello my name is Demetria Wright, I live in Smyrna Ga Where I have lived here for 4years. I've worked up until I was Laid off job resently, and due to the extreme heat this summer my bill became past due. I tried to pay something on acct several times, which was'nt enough to stop the disconnection notice. Please help me find some assistance with this bill.

[meachie1109]

Hello my name is Demetria Wright, I live in Smyrna Ga Where I have lived here for 4years. I've worked up until I was Laid off job resently, and due to the extreme heat this summer my bill became past due. I tried to pay something on acct several times, which was'nt enough to stop the disconnection notice. Please help me find some assistance with this bill.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Mary Lake is in Seminole County Florida. Here is a listing of agencies and other places to turn to for financial help, grants, and aid. Try some organizations and non-profits like the Rescue Outreach Mission of Sanford Inc. (Phone 407-321-8224.) Many will have emergency aid, especially since you have a child. Another organization is the Christian Service Center for Central Florida Inc., and their phone number is 407-425-2523
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/sem ... e_pro.html

im from lake mary florida. I am trying to get assistance with paying my electric bill of 251.70. I was just infomed 3/10/11 that a payment that was made in October 2010 didnt go through. So my electric company wont give me an extension and my lights will be turned off on 1/14/11. I have a small child and cant have my lights disconnected. If you could help me it would be greatly appreciated

[Redcolor]

im from lake mary florida. I am trying to get assistance with paying my electric bill of 251.70. I was just infomed 3/10/11 that a payment that was made in October 2010 didnt go through. So my electric company wont give me an extension and my lights will be turned off on 1/14/11. I have a small child and cant have my lights disconnected. If you could help me it would be greatly appreciated

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

What state are you in and does Entergy service? Are you concerned about having your heat or power turned off? If so you do have right and there are laws in place to protect families and individuals from disconnections, in particular during the wintertime. HEre is an extensive listing of utility disconnection laws and regulations. They are all intended to protect consumers and other people to ensure they do not freeze, or if you have a medical emergency.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/uti ... nnect.html

My family needs help....today if any way possible. I am sitting at the window listening for the Entergy truck so that I can run out and beg him to give us through today. If there is anything anybody could do to help us it would be greatly appreciated.

[misti1773]

My family needs help....today if any way possible. I am sitting at the window listening for the Entergy truck so that I can run out and beg him to give us through today. If there is anything anybody could do to help us it would be greatly appreciated.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Well good you contacted your church. Always a good option. Here is a link for more programs in your county.
http://needhelppayingbills.com/html/dek ... rogr1.html
Many utility companies will also offer special programs if a disabled family member. Call your company and ask them for help with energy bills.
Also, some other places to try include
Decatur Area Emergency Assistance Ministry/DEAM (phone number (404) 373-2300). They may have funds and aid for a financial crisis.
Decatur Cooperative Ministry, Inc. phone(404) 284-4411 runs a homeless prevention program, which usually includes money for paying utilities and energy bills too.

Hi I been trying for at least three months to get help paying my electric bill I have made extension but fell short on paying them becasue I only work pt and my husband is disable, he only gets 667 from social security and I get 425 from my pt job. My rent is 850 a mo and my electric bill right now is 414 because I can never pay the complete bill. I have a $349 water bill as well. I was able to get my gas paid by one of the programs form the church. But I really need help to get my electric and water as it is cold and I really hate to be without heat, my husband disability requires heat, he crack his spinal cord and when its cold he has problems walking. I live in Ga Lithonia Ga 30058 Please tell me where I can get help I been trying but no luck. Thanks

[Ninab]

Hi I been trying for at least three months to get help paying my electric bill I have made extension but fell short on paying them becasue I only work pt and my husband is disable, he only gets 667 from social security and I get 425 from my pt job. My rent is 850 a mo and my electric bill right now is 414 because I can never pay the complete bill. I have a $349 water bill as well. I was able to get my gas paid by one of the programs form the church. But I really need help to get my electric and water as it is cold and I really hate to be without heat, my husband disability requires heat, he crack his spinal cord and when its cold he has problems walking. I live in Ga Lithonia Ga 30058 Please tell me where I can get help I been trying but no luck. Thanks

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Here are a few different agencies, both government and private, to call in
Pasco County Housing Authority (phone (352) 567-0848)
Pasco County. Pasco County Human Services ((727) 834-3297)
Of course try the Salvation Army of Pasco County Phone (352) 521-3126
Any of these places may have some limited financial assistance for energy bills, rent, and other forms of assistance for people who need help.
They do also cover the Holiday Florida area too.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... rogra.html

I live in Holiday Florida. I am a single mother of 2 wonderful girls ages 7 and 21months. I have been struggling since my Husbands murder 5-5-07. And my youngest Daughters father was deported 6months ago. I was working for a marketing company until I had 2 surgeries on my right hand. I am well now but finding work is complicated. I have been calling several places to seek help for my rent/utilities for a long time now and all I keep hearing is the same thing over and over (no funds) My elactric was cut off on 9-28-10. I PLEASE NEED HELP!!!! MY FAMILY CANT AFFORS TO HELP US OR THEY WOULD HAVE . CAN YOU PLEASE CALL ME BACK EITHER WAY.I have left messages all over town and I get no response. It is not fair that my next door neighbor recieved funds from the same place I was told NO FUNDS AVAILABLE. We both called back to back, and some how she got help and I didn't. I live on social security and that doesn't pay much.I just need to catch up. If you can help me and my children I would be VERY GREATFUL. Thankyou and God Bless