Our Impact
The work of the National Consumers League is making a difference in people’s lives across the country. Meet some of the consumers touched by our programs.
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Preventing yet another victim
Paige, 55, a Nashville wife and mother of two, answered an employment ad for secret shoppers. Before sending payment to the scammers, she reached out to NCL.
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Building a stronger generation
A grease fire flared up in Decklan’s kitchen. As his family scrambled and panicked, fearing that the whole house might erupt in flames, Decklan remained calm. He hurried over to the pantry, grabbed some baking soda, and dumped it on the fire quickly extinguishing the blaze.
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Script Your Future saved my life
Cincinnati resident Charles, 45, lost his computer business — and health insurance— during a time of economic downturn. A diabetic, Charles was now unable to afford his medication. He stopped taking it which made him seriously ill and put his life at risk.
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For a safer workplace
Jeremy is a fast-food worker who has been employed at a number of Chipotle restaurants in New York City. When he was just 20 years old, he took part in an NCL research project that revealed that management practices within the fast food chain were putting workers—and food safety for customers—at risk.
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Dallas High School team from Pennsylvania wins 2024 National LifeSmarts Championship
Pennsylvania’s Dallas High School students were crowned the 2024 National LifeSmarts Champion in San Diego, California, this past Sunday, April 21.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Watch the National LifeSmarts Championship live at 8:30 am PST on Sunday, April 21
The 30th National LifeSmarts Championship from San Diego will be livestreamed on Sunday, April 21. The semifinal matches begin at 8:30 am PST, and the championship match begins at 10:15 am PST.
Fraudulent Text Messages? Just Delete ’em! – National Consumers League
By John Breyault
When faced with spam text messages -- also…
Happy Birthday to Us – National Consumers League
The Savvy Consumer Blog is celebrating our first year of fun…
Child Labor An American Issue, House Subcommittee Discovers – National Consumers League
by Reid Maki, Coordinator of NCL's Child Labor Coalition
Americans…
Fast Food Chain’s Decision to Post Calories Great News for Consumers – National Consumers League
By Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
Last week, consumers…
Meet the Honorable Richard Blumenthal – National Consumers League
Since 1991, Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal has…
Seniors, don’t be an easy target – National Consumers League
October 1, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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New survey reveals consumers wary of prescription switches – National Consumers League
October 1, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Meet John Breyault – National Consumers League
by John Breyault, NCL VP, Public Policy Telecommunications and…
Trumpeter Honoree: Barbara Ehrenreich – National Consumers League
Did you know that Barbara Ehrenreich, the author of more than…
2008 Trumpeter Awards: National Consumers League to honor Ehrenreich, Blumenthal for careers in service – National Consumers League
September 30, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
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Media Toolkit
For media requests
NCL’s office is open Mon. — Fri., 9am — 5pm, Eastern Time.
Please contact NCL Communications Department:
Melody Merin
Senior Director of Communications
(202) 207-2831
melodym@nclnet.org
NCL offers expert policy staff available to speak on a variety of subjects, including:
Consumer issues (general), workers’ rights issues: Sally Greenberg
Privacy, telecommunications, fraud, travel and entertainment industries, data security: John Breyault
Child labor issues: Reid Maki
Health care policy: Robin Strongin
Food policy, safety, food waste, and nutrition: Nancy Glick
Consumer literacy and teens’ spending habits, education, etc.: Lisa Hertzberg