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Field Research:
Freidus, Natasha. Field notes compiled the following:
Valley Interfaith Three Day Leadership Training, December 1-3, 2000.
Valley Interfaith Leader’s Assembly, January 6, 2001
Texas IAF Human Development and Alliance School Conference, March 4-5, 2001.
Personal Interviews:
Sister Judy Donovan. Lead Organizer, Valley Interfaith. January 15, 2001
Joaquin Sanchez. Organizer. Valley Interfaith. January 15, 2001
Valley Interfaith Leaders: January 12-28, 2000
January 7-21, 2001