50%Of Detroit Water & Sewerage Department residential customers have a past due balance.

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“Do I get my heart medicine or do I pay my water bill? -Marnie Winn

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8,200+People, globally, pledged money toward a resident's water bill.

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“This project is the bomb!! […] Now I’m thinking of how to solve social problems in this way. I love helping those in need.-Gigi H., donor

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“And I'm thrilled to say 5 of my friends have followed suit and also contributed to the Detroit Water Project in honor of my Dad. -Heather F., donor

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$575,000+From 8,200+ donors.

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“Words (sic) cannot express the amount of joy YOU, and this PROJECT has brought to my children and myself this morning. Detroit Water came and restored my water service […]. GOD BLESS YOU!! -Marnie Winn

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“It is becoming increasingly stressful to ration water among four people and keep the house clean on top of running out to use the bathroom at the local Kroger or restaurant. It's embarrassing.

-City of Harper Woods resident

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“[…] I work for a rural school in Iowa. We currently seem to have many issues with children living in homes without water […].

I […] am hoping someone might have time to call me to provide insight into setting up similar assistance in our rural communities. -Iowa Resident

REQUESTS FOR MODEL IN OTHER CITIES

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