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Yes, Schmidty and Starshine have great resources to help you - I just hope they are Utah-relevant.

A member on this site has had her husband injured in an accident and unable to work for a few months.
Her daughter was also hospitalized. They are behind on house and utility payments. The company has shut off gas.
It is cold where they live. What can they do - any suggestions?

The gas company is unwilling to accept a partial payment of $125. Here is the letter they received:

"Thanks for your reply. In order to restore service, we would need a payment of $617.31. This consists of the past due balance of $392.31, plus $15.00 reconnect fee, plus the full deposit of $210.00. You will need to call us at 801-853-7400 or 1-800-323-5517 to update your application, make payment and schedule turn on. We are available to take your call Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If this is a medical emergency, we would need to fax a medical letter to your doctor for completion. This would guarantee gas service for 30 days. If this form is received an approved prior to 5 p.m., the gas would be turned on the same day. The other option for same day turn on would be with an additional connection fee of $100 plus tax. This must be paid through one of our representatives. Again, you would need to call us at the above number. Thanks, Lorrie Consumer Affairs Questar Gas"

1) Cut your expenses. buy nutritious food but get rid of
cable-tv, cell phones, newspapers and magazines, gym memberships. You may have to fight with customer service to do a prorated refund.

2) Sell some possessions to raise money. You don't need TV, stereo, couches etc. However, don't sell anything of sentimental value. The rest you can always buy again.

3) Look for a job. Don't look for just any job, that's the mistake most people make. Read "What Color is your Parachute" by Richard Bolles from the public library.

4) Read http://goodnewsforyou.tripod.com and pray to Jesus and ask him to guide you.

It is good to know you are in College. I hope you and your boyfriend are in professional fields - it makes it easier during this recession to find a job.

Please let us know if you know anyone with an unplanned pregnancy, willing to place for adoption.

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We're longing to adopt. Please let us know if you know anyone with an unwanted pregnancy, willing to place for adoption.

We're longing to adopt. Please let us know if you know anyone with an unwanted pregnancy, willing to place for adoption.

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