JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Donations to The Salvation Army in Jacksonville will be doubled throughout August, thanks to a matching gift from Dr. Richard Lipsey and Mrs. Cecilia Bryant.<\/p>\n
>>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The matching gift aims to combat the \u2018summer slump\u2019 in donations that nonprofits often face, providing crucial support during a time of increased need.<\/p>\n Major Keath Biggers, Area Commander, highlighted the urgency of the situation, stating, \u201cWe need your help right now, because we don\u2019t want to turn away a single person in need.\u201d<\/p>\n The Salvation Army is facing a \u2018perfect storm\u2019 of challenges, including higher costs for groceries, utilities, and housing, which are impacting struggling families.<\/p>\n [DOWNLOAD: <\/b>Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks<\/b><\/a>]<\/b><\/p>\n Extreme weather conditions are also placing the homeless at increased risk, further straining the organization\u2019s resources.<\/p>\n The programs that provide groceries, rent, and utilities assistance are in danger of shutting down as the summer slump intensifies.<\/p>\n Every dollar donated during this matching challenge remains in the local community to help those in greatest need.<\/p>\n Those who would like to donate can do so online by clicking here.<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n