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.
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Statement on Mel Watt commencing his tenure as head of the FHFA – National Consumers League
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January 3, 2014Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
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December 17, 2013Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Study: U.S. parents’ flu vaccine misconceptions concerning advocates – National Consumers League
December 17, 2013
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FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez speaks at National Consumers League event on identity theft – National Consumers League
December 16, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202)…
National Consumers League statement on tech industry efforts to address government surveillance – National Consumers League
December 10, 2013
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Statement on Nelson Mandela’s passing – National Consumers League
December 6, 2013
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Consumers League applauds DC Council vote – National Consumers League
December 3, 2013 Contact: NCL Communications, Ben Klein, (202)…
Child Labor Coalition press release: Ban Child Labor in US Tobacco Fields – National Consumers League
November 22, 2013Contact: Reid Maki, (202) 207-2820, reidm@nclnet.org
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