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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The Pain Project: Alternatives to Opioids
This episode of NCL’s “We Can Do This!” health podcast is focused on alternatives to opioids for pain control.
Consumers and music lovers beware: My piano-moving scams saga
April 12, 2024: I often tell the staff that the only recent scam I almost fell for was the piano-moving scam.
Mortgage News: Americans Not Alone in Housing Woes – National Consumers League
It's turning out that American consumers aren't the only ones…
Groups unite in pressing for a standardized, useful Alcohol Facts label – National Consumers League
April 22, 2008White paper and ad campaign put issue in front…
Groups Calling on Feds – Again – for Alcohol Facts Label – National Consumers League
At a news conference today at the National Press Club, NCL…
Statement of NCL’s Sally Greenberg on alcohol labeling – National Consumers League
April 22, 2008Good morning and thank you for coming. I am Sally…
Consumer/health groups united in pressing for standardized, useful alcohol facts label – National Consumers League
April 22, 2008White Paper and Ad Campaign Put Issue in Front…
Arizona declared 2008 national LifeSmarts champions in Minneapolis – National Consumers League
April 21, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
This Just In: 2008 National LifeSmarts Champions Declared – National Consumers League
Arizona's team from Flagstaff Home Educators has beaten the Illinois…
Consumer savvy teens from across U.S. head to Minneapolis to compete for national LifeSmarts title – National Consumers League
April 11, 2008Contact: 202-835-3323, media@nclnet.org
Washington,…
Gone for LifeSmarts. Back Next Wednesday – National Consumers League
We are busy running LifeSmarts over here.
Ways to Save on Car Insurance – National Consumers League
Prices at the pump getting you down? Here are a few tips on getting…
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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