Compassion in Action
At the heart of every story written by Jeffrey P. Shafer is a simple yet powerful message: compassion has the power to change lives. His characters embody kindness, resilience, and a commitment to helping others, reminding all of us of our ability to make a positive difference in the world.
But these stories don’t have to remain on the page. They can inspire real action.
Lifting Compassion Off The Written Page
Each of Jeffrey’s books shines a light on real-world challenges and crusades. Below, you’ll find organizations dedicated to the causes reflected in his writing. Whether it’s a donation, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness, your involvement with causes that bring meaning to your life can help bring hope and change to those in need.
Our Game – Fighting Human Trafficking
Maria is a determined young woman with a passion for baseball who sets out to break the gender barrier in America’s beloved national pastime. As she faces challenges and skepticism, her journey becomes one of resilience and inspiration, proving that with skill, courage, and a little help from friends, dreams can be achieved against all odds. While the story is centered on baseball, it also touches on the darker reality of human trafficking, emphasizing the importance of standing up for those who have no voice.
Jet Trails at Dusk – Helping Children Facing Long-Term or Terminal Hospital Stays
Tony Larson, a successful entrepreneur, is on a mission to reclaim privacy rights in an age of digital surveillance. His journey leads him on a thrilling cross-country chase, where he must outsmart a powerful government agent while deciding whether to stay off the grid or risk everything to save a Supreme Court justice. While the novel explores the fight for privacy, it also highlights the struggles of children and their families struggling with long-term or terminal hospital stays—those whose battles often go unseen.
Magical Madness – Supporting Women Aging Out of the Foster Care System
Bryan Sheehan is an everyday man whose unassuming presence often goes unnoticed. But beneath his ordinary exterior lies a heart of gold, shaped by a lifetime of quiet generosity. When a mystical being arrives in his life, Bryan embarks on a remarkable journey to share his unique brand of unconditional magic with the world. Among the themes of wonder and selflessness, the book also sheds light on the struggles of young women aging out of the foster care system without the resources they need.
These are only a few of the many wonderful organizations working to build a better world. Find your own, and together, we can turn fiction into reality.