Posted on 12/07/2005 10:56:26 AM PST by southlake_hoosier
I know that Vanity items are mostly looked down upon, but I need some help. I am hoping that someone can lead me in the right direction, or point me to it, or someone in Illinois works for a organization that can help.
My Brother-In-Law was diagnosed with Luekemia about 4 1/2 years ago. He was given 5 years at the most. His wife in the meantime has had lung and heart problems. At the moment she is at home, Hopsice is there and she has at most 48 hours to live. My wife has been taken care of his wife for about the past month, and is with Hopsice at this time. My Brother-In-Law has continued to work, in order to keep healthcare on his wife over the last four years even though he himself is diagnosed terminal.
With all the expenses lately, his electric bill, I just found out is $2600 overdue. ComEd wants $750 of this by December 13th, or they will shut his electric off. None of us have a lot, and even if we pitched in what we have we could not come close to that much money. We pretty much live pay check to pay check.
Does the salvation army help with this sort of thing?
There may be consumer advocates in their city that can help.
Perhaps calling the local newspaper would help too.
Get this out to the local new org. and people will help or ComEd wil cave.
contact the ute directly and make your case. Local churches. good luck.
Have them go to their chuch for a sit down.
The United Way, maybe?
Have you tried this link--->
http://www.exeloncorp.com/ourcompanies/comed/comedres/customer_service/payment_assistance_programs/
Yes they do, and I'm surprised that Com Ed doesn't have a program to assist handicapped subscribers. Out here, So Cal Edison has programs for low income and customers with health care issues.
Prayers sent for your family.
You might also speak to your local pastor or your brother-in-law's pastor if you are a member of a church. Charity should go to those in need, not necessarily to certified members of the "poor," and this is a very specific problem. Nearly everyone needs a hand from time to time.
Call them, ask to talk to their emergency relief office.
Have contacted ComEd and local Chicago Media.
Good idea. I think this should be the first step, at least.
See if the utility has an "Ombudsman"...if so, request that a personal visit be made to the home.
I would try Salvation Army and the local churches.
The idea to take it to the media would be a good idea as well.
I would try Salvation Army and the local churches.
The idea to take it to the media would be a good idea as well.
I hope all opinions are welcome since you asked, but this is a perfect instance where family first, friends second,church third, and then the electric company forth for a pay plan. Or you could simplify things and spot him the money yourself, the Christian thing to do you know.
$2600 in areers is about two years...seems like they are already being lenient...
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