Living in San Jose was not only where he lived but it was also where he met a priest named Father Donald McDonnell. Who introduced him to civil rights acts of Mahatma Gandhi and how using non-violence to change your community can really make an impact. other people of inspiration were people like Fred Ross who taught to not only to be a strong leader but to put practice into direct action. with the help of Fred Ross Cesar Chavez drastically climbed the ladder to becoming the president of the CSO (Community Service Organization) and focused on changing society.
