Infant abandoned at gas station leads to donations to support moms in need

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An infant abandoned at a Fullerton Chevron station in early March was the catalyst for positive connections in the Orange County nonprofit world as Chevron and G&M Oil sought to bring support to moms in need. 

MOMS Orange County CEO Dave Lugo, Chevron Oil Corporate Affairs Jill Dunn, G&M Oil HR Director Nereida LeFlore, District Director Erica Lucia of Senator Josh Newman’s office, and Fullerton Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordan Morris.
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The experience was unprecedented for the Chevron family and they sought out a local nonprofit to support following the incident.  They connected with District Director Erica Lucia with 29th District Senator Josh Newman‘s office who introduced them to Santa Ana-based MOMS Orange County.

As a result, both Chevron and G&M Oil (which operates the Fullerton Chevron station) donated $10K each to Santa Ana-based MOMS Orange County, and also made smaller donations to CHOC, as a way to bring awareness and support to moms in need. MOMS OC is the county’s largest maternal health nonprofit supporting low-income expectant moms and families through the child’s first year.

Chevron Oil Corporate Affairs Jill Dunn and G&M Oil HR Director Nereida LeFlore.
Photo provided by Barbara Kimler

In recognition of Mother’s Day on Sunday, a presentation was held at the Fullerton Fire Department‘s Station 1 to share the positive outcome of the incident with presentations on the Safe Surrender program and MOMS Orange County services.

Speakers included Fullerton Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordan Morris, MOMS Orange County CEO Dave Lugo, Chevron Oil Corporate Affairs, Jill Dunn, G&M Oil HR Director Nereida LeFlore, and District Director Erica Lucia of Senator Josh Newman’s office.

Fullerton Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordan Morris.
Photo provided by Barbara Kimler

Fullerton Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordan Morris.
Photo provided by Barbara Kimler

MOMS Orange County CEO Dave Lugo.
Photo provided by Barbara Kimler