Please help with electric 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

[Kenmac]

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

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Pacific Gas & Electric offers several assistance programs, including CARE program, which will, through the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) utility bill program, provide qualified and eligible customers receive a 20 percent discount on electric and natural home gas bills. Also ask them about the Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA), which helps people who do not qualify for CARE. Call them at 1-800-743-5000

Hello,
I am in desperate need of help with my PG&E bill at this time in my life. I have no money - unemployment ran out in March 2010, have received a 48-hour notice, and PG&E will cut me off tomorrow. (I just checked). HEAP and REACH can't help right now with electric. REACH, because I do not have anyone in my house under 18 yrs. of age.
Can you help me by tomorrow?? I have never asked for anything like this before, but I am pretty desperate at this point, while I look for work.

Thanks you so much.

[LadiiChef]

Hi, I'm 18 years old. I'm a full-time student. My fiance & I live in section 8 housing. We have SNAPS, I live in Tulsa, Ok. Our electric bill has gotten behind since my finaces hours got cut from 40 to 15 and below a week. We don't have any transportation other then the bus. Our bill is around 240, and we have a disconnection notice. Where would we go to get it paid for, or help our with it because my fiances checks are onnly 200-240 every 2 weeks. Help.

[sam1]

Hello,
I am in desperate need of help with my PG&E bill at this time in my life. I have no money - unemployment ran out in March 2010, have received a 48-hour notice, and PG&E will cut me off tomorrow. (I just checked). HEAP and REACH can't help right now with electric. REACH, because I do not have anyone in my house under 18 yrs. of age.
Can you help me by tomorrow?? I have never asked for anything like this before, but I am pretty desperate at this point, while I look for work.

Thanks you so much.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

What state or utility company? I need that info. However, in general, most utility companies will not turn off your power if someone is on a medical condition. Call them and ask them this question.

To whom it may concern:

I located this website and would like to know if you can provide assistance or if you have any info on who we may be able to contact for assistance. I have a brother who is currently going through chemo for lung and liver cancer and also suffers from asthma and emphysema. He is on disability and currently earns about $1,100/month. His electric has been discontinued due to non-payment of his bill. Is there any assistance available in this situation? If so what information do we need to provide to receive the assistance?

Thank you for your consideration.

Thank you again for any assistance you can give.

Sincerely,

[Nancyle1]

To whom it may concern:

I located this website and would like to know if you can provide assistance or if you have any info on who we may be able to contact for assistance. I have a brother who is currently going through chemo for lung and liver cancer and also suffers from asthma and emphysema. He is on disability and currently earns about $1,100/month. His electric has been discontinued due to non-payment of his bill. Is there any assistance available in this situation? If so what information do we need to provide to receive the assistance?

Thank you for your consideration.

Thank you again for any assistance you can give.

Sincerely,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Alliant Energy in Iowa offers the Hometown Care Energy Fund. this utility program helps numerous recipients, including those who are older citizens on fixed incomes, families struggling with a job loss or medical problems. It can even provide funds and electric bill help for eligible people and families who are still trying to pay off last winter's high heating bills. Funds from the assistance program are administered by regional community action programs. Call the utility at 1-800-ALLIANT and ask how and where to apply at.
Also, here is much more info on different programs for Linn County and Cedar Rapids. Including where to get help with energy bills and other expenses.
http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... ogram.html

hi, im from cedar rapids, ia and have alliant energy for my provider. i recently lost my job and am having a hard time finding another one, however my electric bill is due and i have no way to pay it. can you help me find who in this area i should contact for help?

[frake27]

hi, im from cedar rapids, ia and have alliant energy for my provider. i recently lost my job and am having a hard time finding another one, however my electric bill is due and i have no way to pay it. can you help me find who in this area i should contact for help?

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

For the lady in Oklahoma, try these options for electric bill help. There is a resource at the main site with many other options too.

Oklahoma Natural Gas utility company runs the Share the Warmth. Emergency cash assistance funds may be used to help pay electric bills as well as heating, propane, and other fuel types if it is the main source of energy used to heat the home. Apply at the nearest Salvation Army location that may be in your area. Or dial 1-800-664-5463 to learn more or find an agency.

Oklahoma Gas & Electric offers the Lend-A-Hand, which is really the same as the one from Oklahoma Natural Gas that is mentioned above. You can dial 405-840-0735.

Both of these utility companies also offer addition discounts on bills if someone is in the LIHEAP program. They offer up to an additional $10 per month credit on power bills.

http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... grams.html

[ddallas]

Need help with eletric,as of right now i have a temp protection from shut off from my power company in Oklahoma. Household income, with child support is 282.00 also my fianca is unenployed and he collects 134.00 a week. My home is in a loan modifaction program so i dont foreclose on it. Please help me. i do have two children 14 and 18 still in school hoping to enroll my 18 year old on colledge at Oklahoma state.Thank you, Dawn

[helper]

There are some programs in Ohio. Try the Winter Reconnect Program. This program allows most households in Ohio that have been disconnected or are threatened with disconnection due to non-payment of a utility bill to have service restored during the winter months by paying either the total amount they owe or $175, whichever is less, plus a reconnection fee of no more than $20. Consumers can use the winter reconnect program through April 15. There is no income eligibility requirement for the winter reconnect program. Income-eligible households can use Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (E-HEAP) funds for the $175 payment. Consumers can apply for the winter reconnect program in person at a local community action agency or by calling their utility company.

Contact your local community action agency in Ohio and ask about this program. Or others for that matter.

Also, try HeatShare. Designed to assist those in need with heating bills during the winter season. Ask your utility company about it.

[boopluver]

I live in ohio...i am behind on my electric bill...i tried to get them to work with me and split my bill up and add to the next one but they wanted me to pay 170 some dollars...now if i did not have the beginning one how would i get that much i have had to miss work because of the bad weather here in ohio these last few weeks and with all my other bills and being a single person i am having trouble making ends meet...i have already applied for my heap and emergency heap but i heat with gas so that does not help my electricity...i have medical bills mounting up because i have to pay the other bills like rent etc i am not sure i can go to the salvation army as i went last year but i went in may and not sure they will let me start all over again in january i know you can only go once a year for help from them...i am at my wits end and my electric bill keeps mounting...i have the extension on this one but then another one will be due the first part of next month along with my next bill...i already now owe them over 370 dollars...my elec is high cause i had not received my gas and had to use space heaters to keep warm....is there any help in the state of ohio

[helper]

What state? Try your states LIHEAP program. They almost all have a so called crisis component that will provide grants to pay a bill to prevent a shut off. Without knowing your state or county though I can't really post more specific info. Also of course call your utility company. Many will work with you, and also will not shut off service during winter time.