text: If it's a good cause, parents or banks might be willing to make a loan, with agreed payback conditions.  \n\nIf it's trouble with the criminal element, maybe she could narc on the guy and collect reward money (but be careful -- it's also a good way to end up dead).\n\nGarage sale?  Depends on how much good junk you have around the house.  Don't sell someone else's junk.\n\nGet a job waitressing someplace that has very good tips?  And be super-sweet to the customers?\n\nThere's no easy way to do it.  I hope your friend learns from this and doesn't get into the situation again.