Giving Back: Inspiring Employees to Embrace Charitable Giving with Major Scott Shelbourn
Embracing a Culture of Giving
In our latest Skillwork Forum episode, Major Scott Shelbourne from The Salvation Army shared how this organization serves communities worldwide with compassion and purpose. Founded in the 1800s, The Salvation Army lives by the motto “Soup, Soap, and Salvation,” focusing on both immediate needs and long-term support.
Key Programs Making a Difference
Winter Night Watch: From November to March, The Salvation Army’s canteens provide hot meals, warm clothing, and outreach to individuals facing the winter cold, ensuring basic needs are met with dignity.
Mental Health Respite: Addressing the mental health crisis, The Salvation Army offers safe spaces and counseling to help people in crisis stabilize and find hope.
A Culture of Giving
Major Scott emphasized that fostering a culture of giving begins with leadership. Partnerships, like the recent backpack donation from Willie Thiessen, demonstrate how businesses can play a meaningful role in community impact.
For Major Scott, this work is a calling: “A calling is more than a career; it’s aligning who you are with the work you’re meant to do.” His story is a reminder that purpose-driven work changes lives.