Utility Assistance for E.J. Rollins
Donation protected
I really hate doing this, but I don't really have many other options. I'm currently in the process of finding employment, but I've been unemployed for the last six months, sheltering in place from the pandemic while scraping by on food stamps.
In that time, though, I've racked up some considerable overdue bills, and now all of the stays on utility shutoffs have been lifted. Even if I secured a job tomorrow, I would not be able earn enough money quickly enough to stave off disconnection.
I submitted a mail-in application for LIHEAP assistance, but after not hearing back from them, I proceeded to call their offices nearly every day for over two weeks, only to ever be met with full voicemail boxes across numerous extensions, so I can only assume that the program is currently non-operational. I also contacted a couple of other charitable utility assistance programs, but they are strapped for cash, and are prioritizing households with children and the elderly (as they should).
So, I'm left with little other recourse except to see what donations I can garner with crowdfunding. It's quite a substantial amount, but if I don't make my goal, I will prioritize my utilities in the following order:
1. Water: $287
2. Electricity: $877
3. Phone: $85
4. Gas: $593
Also, I know lots of folks are struggling right now, so please, only donate if you can truly afford it. Even a small amount will be greatly appreciated. I love you all, and stay safe out there.
- E.J.
In that time, though, I've racked up some considerable overdue bills, and now all of the stays on utility shutoffs have been lifted. Even if I secured a job tomorrow, I would not be able earn enough money quickly enough to stave off disconnection.
I submitted a mail-in application for LIHEAP assistance, but after not hearing back from them, I proceeded to call their offices nearly every day for over two weeks, only to ever be met with full voicemail boxes across numerous extensions, so I can only assume that the program is currently non-operational. I also contacted a couple of other charitable utility assistance programs, but they are strapped for cash, and are prioritizing households with children and the elderly (as they should).
So, I'm left with little other recourse except to see what donations I can garner with crowdfunding. It's quite a substantial amount, but if I don't make my goal, I will prioritize my utilities in the following order:
1. Water: $287
2. Electricity: $877
3. Phone: $85
4. Gas: $593
Also, I know lots of folks are struggling right now, so please, only donate if you can truly afford it. Even a small amount will be greatly appreciated. I love you all, and stay safe out there.
- E.J.
Organizer
Edwin Rollins
Organizer
St Louis, MO