Neighbor of the Week: Chasity Testa
Chasity owns and operates a medical billing company in Riverside that was established in 1992 and currently employs 22 amazing women. She grew up in Riverside and attended Chemawa Middle School and Arlington High School. Chasity is married to her husband AJ of 28 years. The two of them raised their two daughters here and they graduated from Riverside colleges, UCR and Cal Baptist University. Chasity loves Riverside and volunteers through the local outreach department at The Grove Community Church. Her favorite time of the year is Christmas and her favorite ministry is The Christmas Store where children are registered for gifts by their parents and they get the opportunity to provide Christmas for about 300 children each year. Each child receives something to keep them warm, a family fun activity and a toy/gift. The family buys in with a small amount which provides dignity to them at the same time as loving on their children. Chasity and her family love Riverside and believe in using their talents to help others. They strive to add value to the city and its people.
What does Riverside mean to you? Riverside is where I grew up, where I started a family and will always be a city that I love! This city is filled with every ethnicity, religion and culture. It gives me a world perspective and I am proud to run a business and do ministry here. There are so many amazing people, businesses and organizations here fighting to make our world better for everyone!
What is your favorite restaurant outside of Downtown or Magnolia Center? Market broiler or Smoke and Fire.
What is your Mt. Rubidoux summit count (estimated)? At least 50.
What is the most beautiful building in Riverside? Benedict’s Castle.
What is your favorite Riverside small business? Mine 🙂 Medical Billing Specialist Inc.
What is your favorite Riverside non-profit organization? Rebirth Homes.
The Festival of Lights: Every year on opening night or maybe on a Tuesday? Not opening night! That’s crazy!
What is your go-to sandwich in town? Butch’s Grinders – turkey, avocado, and cheese on squaw bread.
What is your idea of a perfect weekend day in Riverside? An e-bike ride on Victoria or a hike in Sycamore Canyon, followed by lunch at Butch’s Grinders and shopping at Riverside Plaza.
What is your favorite spot for a date night? Downtown Riverside – antique shopping followed by lunch or dinner.
Do you call it the Galleria or Tyler Mall? Tyler Mall, of course!
What is one place in Riverside you would bring back if you could? Nordstrom.
If you could put one message on a billboard on the 91, what would it be? Riverside loves you!