Neighbor of the Week: Tom Donahue

Tom Donahue and his wife are 20-year residents of Riverside. They moved to Riverside for a job opportunity with the Marriott at the Convention Center, where Tom served as the General Manager. He quickly became involved with the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, the Raincross Group, and the Downtown Area Neighborhood Alliance (DANA). In 2013, Tom left the Marriott and joined the Family Service Association to run the Senior Meal program, which serves meals to seniors in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Around this time, he also joined the Riverside Neighborhood Partnership. Tom assists his wife, Joan, who is the long-time President of the Riverside League of Women Voters, with events and her League’s social media. He is also a member of the General Plan Advisory Committee Riverside for 2050. 

What does Riverside mean to you? Riverside is a big city with a small-town sensibility, great unique neighborhoods, open space, and parks, and it has a strong commitment to giving back to the community through our non-profit community and various volunteer organizations.

What is your Mt. Rubidoux summit count (estimated)? Lol, I’m ashamed to admit this as a Downtown resident, but I’ve been fewer than 50 times in 20 years!

What is the most beautiful building in Riverside? The Fox Theater.

What is your favorite Riverside small business? Miss Tiggywinkles.

What is your favorite Riverside non-profit organization? Other than FSA… Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful.

The Festival of Lights: Every year on opening night or maybe on a Tuesday? It’s too crazy on opening night! As a downtown resident, we stop by from time to time during the Christmas season.