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.
Good Ol’ Fashioned Spam – National Consumers League
The Federal Trade Commission announced yesterday that it's cracking…
Sally Greenberg selected for FDA Risk Communication Advisory Committee – National Consumers League
May 19, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Free Lunches? Nope, Still Don’t Exist – National Consumers League
Ever been invited to one of those investment seminars, followed…
Glitch Over Allergy Meds – National Consumers League
Itchy eyes, runny nose and sneezing aplenty – do these symptoms…
So long, and thanks for the memories! – National Consumers League
I am wrapping up my spring internship here at NCL. Three months…
Do Yourself a Favor: Read Your Bills – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
I’m one of those…
Grocery Shopping Advice from a Nutrition Expert – National Consumers League
by Sally Greenberg, NCL Executive Director
Last month the…
Win-win: Heath, Labor Advocates Have Something to Celebrate this Weekend – National Consumers League
By Reid Maki, NCL staff
Healthcare consumers and child labor…
Don’t fall for the pitch! Avoid investment scams – National Consumers League
May 1, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Don’t fall for the pitch! Avoid investment scams – National Consumers League
May 1, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
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