Story
Mom has 3 girls: 10, 8, and 5. The oldest and youngest are autistic and work with multiple providers. Mom works and recently had a plumbing issue that needed immediate attention. Mom used money that was set aside for other bills to fix the plumbing so her children could bathe in the home instead of going elsewhere.
Since mom had to pay to fix the plumbing, she couldn't pay for trash service, and services were stopped. Mom is facing a citation with the city and a fine of $500 if she can't restart trash services.
Father of the children only recently started work and is unable to assist financially. Mom states that she has a friend willing to hail the current trash away for a small fee, but she doesn't have enough money to restart trash services. Mom is trying to work extra shifts to make extra money, but the deadline before the city goes forward with the citation is 4/16.