Need Help Paying Utility Bills in Houston, TX
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 2:26 am
Except for 6 weeks, I have been unemployed for 13 months and have no source of income at this time. I am and have been actively looking for work and apply for a minimum of 5 jobs/contract every day but so far nothing has turned up. I have 3 interviews scheduled for next week and hopeful that one of these will turn into work. In the meantime, I have about $150.00 in my bank account and that is for food and gas for my car. I feel super stressed and can't even sleep at night.
My roof leaks when it rains, which has been almost daily. In addition, my air conditioner pan has a heavy leak. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to fix these. My car insurance is due, and I'm not in a position to pay the insurance either.
Despite these, I am frantic when I think that all of my utilities will be turned off. My gas through Centerpoint Energy(for hot water & dryer) has been disconnected for about 2 months. My electric bill is late, although I've gotten an extension for my electric bill (through Gexa Energy) until 7/19. My water bill through Southwest Water Company is also due. My cell phone bill through T-Mobile and phone (through AT&T) bills are due and are in jeopardy of being disconnected next week. I need the cell phone to receive calls and regular phone line to search for jobs and respond to emails from potential employers, recruiters, temp agencies, and search firms via the internet.
I desperately need assistance paying these bills. Any suggestion that you have will be greately appreciated. I live in Ft. Bend County in Houston.
My roof leaks when it rains, which has been almost daily. In addition, my air conditioner pan has a heavy leak. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to fix these. My car insurance is due, and I'm not in a position to pay the insurance either.
Despite these, I am frantic when I think that all of my utilities will be turned off. My gas through Centerpoint Energy(for hot water & dryer) has been disconnected for about 2 months. My electric bill is late, although I've gotten an extension for my electric bill (through Gexa Energy) until 7/19. My water bill through Southwest Water Company is also due. My cell phone bill through T-Mobile and phone (through AT&T) bills are due and are in jeopardy of being disconnected next week. I need the cell phone to receive calls and regular phone line to search for jobs and respond to emails from potential employers, recruiters, temp agencies, and search firms via the internet.
I desperately need assistance paying these bills. Any suggestion that you have will be greately appreciated. I live in Ft. Bend County in Houston.