People across Tayside and Fife can now help the riot relief effort thanks to The Courier.
The Salvation Army’s emergency support unit have been on duty in areas of London, Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool badly affected by violence and looting.
After being contacted by readers desperate to offer their support, The Courier met The Salvation Army to see what could be done.
A proportion of money collected north of the border will now go straight to problem areas.
Salvation Army teams have been working round the clock providing food, drinks and support to emergency services personnel as they respond to fires and incidents.
Pastoral care is also available to anyone who requires it.’Ready to respond’Lieutenants David and Jennifer Gosling said, “The Salvation Army has many years’ experience working both with the blue light services and the public, we would urge people to pray for the members of the public and service personnel in the front line in these major cities and for calm to replace the violence.”
Major Muriel McClenahan, the charity’s director of emergency services, who has been involved in this week’s efforts, said, “Where it has been safe to do so, and with the guidance of the fire services, Salvation Army emergency relief teams have been providing food, drinks and support to emergency services personnel as they respond to fires and incidents.
“We are continuing to monitor the situation and are ready to respond as required by the authorities and emergency services.”
The Salvation Army has been called to a number of major incidents, including the Stockline Plastics factory blast in Glasgow and the closure of the M74 during the snow.