Husband/Wife both dying, ComEd wants money

December 7, 2005 | Southlake Hoosier

[southlake_hoosier]

I am open to any ideas. Thanks for reading.

[cripplecreek]

Does the salvation army help with this sort of thing?

[OldFriend]

Call the power company and explain the situation.

There may be consumer advocates in their city that can help.

Perhaps calling the local newspaper would help too.

[handy old one]

Get this out to the local new org. and people will help or ComEd wil cave.

[Pondman88]

contact the ute directly and make your case. Local churches. good luck.

[samadams2000]

Have them go to their chuch for a sit down.

[Woman on Caroline Street]

The United Way, maybe?

[BRITinUSA]

Have you tried this link--->

http://www.exeloncorp.com/ourcompanies/comed/comedres/customer_service/payment_assistance_programs/

[TheSpottedOwl]

Does the salvation army help with this sort of thing?

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.

[Cicero]

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.

[patton]

Used to work for a power company (not this one) - you would be amazed what they will do to help.

Call them, ask to talk to their emergency relief office.

[southlake_hoosier]

Have contacted ComEd and local Chicago Media.

[Senator Bedfellow]

LIHEAP

[Cicero]

Good idea. I think this should be the first step, at least.

[ErnBatavia]

See if the utility has an "Ombudsman"...if so, request that a personal visit be made to the home.

[HamiltonJay]

I would try Salvation Army and the local churches.

The idea to take it to the media would be a good idea as well.

[HamiltonJay]

I would try Salvation Army and the local churches.

The idea to take it to the media would be a good idea as well.

[samadams2000]

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.

[patton]

$2600 in areers is about two years...seems like they are already being lenient...