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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Featured Content
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.
Greenberg comments for House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade hearing on fraud against seniors – National Consumers League
May 16, 2013
The Honorable Lee Terry
Chairman
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National public awareness campaign on medication adherence honoring leaders in multi-profession student challenge – National Consumers League
May 16, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, benk@nclnet.org,…
Consumer group praises re-introduction of Arbitration Fairness Act – National Consumers League
May 9, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, benk@nclnet.org,…
Greenberg remarks at United Mine Workers of America rally in St. Louis – National Consumers League
April 29, 2013
My name is Sally Greenberg, and I am…
National Consumers League statement on inmate telephone rates – National Consumers League
April 26, 2013
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Florida takes 2013 national LifeSmarts title – National Consumers League
April 23, 2013
Contact: Carol McKay, (724) 799-5392,…
Final four LifeSmarts teams determined in Atlanta: TN, RI, PA, FL to face off for the title 4/23 – National Consumers League
April 22, 2013
Contact: Carol McKay, (724) 799-5392,…
Greenberg: Consumers need an FCC Chair on their side – National Consumers League
April 18, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL concerned over proposed poultry reform – National Consumers League
April 9, 2013Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications, (202) 835-3323,…
NCL calls on the FDA to investigate misleading labeling on Martin’s ‘100% Whole Wheat Potato Bread’ – National Consumers League
April 9, 2013
Contact: Ben Klein, NCL Communications,…