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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125 years of history

2024
2018
NCL applauds federal requirement that all cars have rear backup cameras ECOA prohibits discrimination in gaining of credit
2022
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade NCL supports the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, the Supreme Court’s first Black female justice
2023
CLC expresses alarm over DOL’s investigation into exploitative child labor practices in meatpacking plants
2024
Nation’s first Obesity Bill of Rights published by NCL and National Council on Aging NCL sues Starbucks over false and deceptive coffee and tea sourcing NCL sues Washington Nationals over junk fees not disclosed in advertised prices LifeSmarts, NCL’s national consumer literacy program, celebrates 30th anniversary