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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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.
Celebrating 30 years of educating youths on consumer topics, NCL’s LifeSmarts program heads to San Diego for its annual national competition
The 30th National LifeSmarts Championship, the youth consumer education program of the National Consumers League, kicks off tomorrow, Thursday, April 18, at Hyatt Mission Bay in sunny San Diego, California.
NCL applauds Sen. Rockefeller for investigating airline fees – National Consumers League
August 20, 2014For immediate release: August 20, 2014Contact:…
NCL releases consumer guide to buying fall concert, NFL tickets online – National Consumers League
August 19, 2014For immediate release: August 19, 2014Contact:…
Sonderman named National Consumers League Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Development – National Consumers League
August 11, 2014For immediate release: August 11, 2014 Contact:…
President Obama continues year of action with executive order protecting workers – National Consumers League
July 31, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
A SWEET Act that will improve the nation’s health – National Consumers League
July 30, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
NCL expresses grave concern about Bolivia’s decision to lower age of work to ten – National Consumers League
July 22, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
Chicago Data Breach Victims at Heightened Risk of Identity Theft, New Study Shows – National Consumers League
July 16, 2014Contact: National Consumers League, Ben Klein, (202)…
NCL applauding DC City Council for Wage Theft vote – National Consumers League
July 14, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…
FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny speaks at NCL event on data breach, ID theft – National Consumers League
July 8, 2014Contact: National Consumers League, Ben Klein, (202)…
NCL decries Supreme Court rulings in Harris v. Quinn and Burwell v. Hobby Lobby – National Consumers League
June 30, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, National Consumers League, benk@nclnet.org,…