Dignity for everyone, everyday.
Water is a human right. But, the United States has a water affordability problem. In places like Detroit, Baltimore, and other cities, families unable to afford their water bills have their water shut off. When this happens, kids can't bathe, people can't wash dishes, and grandparents can't flush their toilets. The Human Utility is non-profit organization providing help to families and makes sure they always have running water at home.
Why can't people afford their water bills?
This is the question we're asked the most. Start here to learn why water isn't affordable.
Learn why Meet a familyYou can help families
Hope Against Hardship: How Determination And The Human Utility Helped A Mother Fight Hopelessness
A mother in Detroit with two hemophiliac boys works to make sure their home remains a clean, safe environment, but water bills make that difficult.
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How a Leaky Toilet Broke Up a Family — And How It’s Being Put Back Together
Patricia G., a 57-year-old Detroit resident, was overcome with emotion. She’d just gotten the phone call letting her know The Human Utility paid $750 toward her water bill. Patricia was getting her water turned back on.
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Your donation will go directly to help seniors and families living without water or in danger of shut-off. Donate any amount, starting at $5.
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If you are a lawyer, plumber, or other business owner able to help residents with water bill-related needs, you are needed! Learn how you can help.
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If you’re a community organization in Detroit or Baltimore working to connect residents with services and support, we’d love to partner with you.
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Kind words from a few of over 4,500 water bill donors who believe water is a human right.
Ridiculous! No one should be without water. Water is a divine birthright from Source considering water was here before we got to planet. Help somebody with a water bill via @HumanUtility! Like I did! You should change somebody's life! https://t.co/5OMLxBfUsv @tiffani thank u 🙏🏾
— Tamar Lucien 💫 (@TamarLucienBlue) January 29, 2020
I signed up to be a monthly donor @humanutility which helps families in Detriot and Baltimore pay their water bills. Water is life! And a basic right. Thanks for existing, HU.
— Jen Tress (@jdtress) December 31, 2019
Thank you so much for starting @humanutility. I've been proudly donating since the first day I could.
— Bret Mogilefsky (@bmogilefsky) October 23, 2019
I just upped my monthly contribution to @humanutility. Won't you join me to help folks with utility bills? https://t.co/4oXVmiYOAM
— Molly Gordon (@shaboom) January 30, 2020
I just helped somebody with a water bill through The @HumanUtility! You should change somebody's life and do it, too! https://t.co/9fMDpqUz9x via @humanutility
— Jodi Jacobson (@jljacobson) August 15, 2019
Please read this and donate with me if you can. This is freaking appalling, among so many appalling things.
Why do I support @humanutility monthly?
— Andrew Nebus (@AndrewNebus) November 19, 2019
Water is a human right. Yet there are cities across the nation such as Detroit & Baltimore where families unable to afford their water bills have their water service disconnected.
Okay next up, I’m going to up my monthly donation to @humanutility which means I’m supporting the work of @tiffani . Anyone want to join me by either upping their monthly donation or making a one time donation to support her work? https://t.co/yLZ4WEdKBX
— Qiana P. (@Q_i_a_n_a) October 26, 2019
The holiday season is here! Can you imagine it without water, or living in fear of your water being turned off? @humanutility helps people pay water bills. This month, I challenge you to donate YOUR Dec water bill amount to help others:https://t.co/Mb5xu0xF9a
— adriennefriend (@adriennefriend) December 3, 2018
Thank you! 🙏🎉
Some more: I believe that access to clean water is a basic human right. The @humanutility helps turn the water back on for families in Detroit and Baltimore, a mission I hope others will join me in supporting https://t.co/W4eMnjtdgI
— Chris Kuang (@chris_kuang) December 10, 2019
Hey folks. I know lots of you give to this; thank you. I've just signed up to send money monthly to The @humanutility, and if you are well paid, please join me. If you send me proof of a new recurring payment, I'll send you a postcard! https://t.co/6BRoumFl4v https://t.co/JyT7wAkVCS
— Rachel Kelly 🌲🏔🏞🌦 (@wholemilk) January 14, 2020