I need to rake together enough money for the rent.
rake together
idiomTo collect, assemble or gather small amounts (especially of money), from various sources, with some difficulty
He had to rake together his savings from several different accounts just to pay for the unexpected car repairs.
Facing a sudden financial crisis, she managed to rake together enough capital from friends and family to keep her small business afloat.
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band together
to unite, to come together
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bang some heads together
Attempt to get results from a previously ineffectual or argumentative group, typically by coercion or force.
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birds of a feather flock together
People of similar character, background or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another; it is easier to establish friendships with people that one has a lot in common with.
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bring together
To cause people to do something together; to bring about togetherness.
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get one's act together
To become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.
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get one's shit together
To organize oneself in order to be able to deal with or achieve something; to mature.
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get oneself together
Alternative form of pull oneself together.
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get the band back together
To reunite a group of people or other entities.