Stuck in Montana With Car repair

My commission in Montana has come to an end and I am destined for the Mojave fro my next paying projects. Essentially I am between jobs. Upon loading the car, my rear shocks gave way. I am currently dead in the water until they can be replaced. The brilliant news is that I have access to all the tools needed and knowledge to do the work myself, despite being stuck in a remote town. With $65 I can order the rear shocks, $98 will cover the alignment, which I have to drive 35 miles to the nearest mechanic for.  I'm asking if I can raise $170 through goodwill or even donations of $5 spread amongst many friends and family so I can cover the costs and the socket needed to remove the shocks. Any help would be wonderful as I am overdue for my trip south and cannot bare the repair expense at a dealership nor pay to tow the car. with the donations I can order the parts and turn a potentially $400 repair into something manageable. I deeply thank you for any support. Please fell free to comment or add suggestions. 
Thank you.