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	- CRI Strategic Areas
	Financial Education Council Modest Means Council Economic Solutions Council Public Communications Working Group CU Access and Growth Working Group CRI Programs and Initiatives The REAL Deal Just file it! We'll Help Career Transition Program Student Run Credit Union Branches StretchPay Saint Lucian Credit Union International Partnership

CRI Programs and Initiatives

Michigan credit unions are working to bring their members REAL Programs and REAL Solutions everyday.	It's a REAL Deal, free income tax preparation resources for those who need it the most
Career Transition Program, a REAL Deal for those needing to learn a new skill in our ever changing economy.	StretchPay, a REAL Deal when you need a short term loan to help get you through to the next payday.
Studen Run Credit Union Branches, a REAL Partnership between credit unions and schools, teaching financial responsibility to the youth of our state.	Saint Lucian Credit Union International Partnership, a REAL partnership bringing culture, education, technical assistance and mission together across international waters.

- News & Information

The numbers have been crunched and the results are in. Michigan credit union staff educated more than 49,000 youngsters and young about personal finance during the 2007-08 school year, according to the Credit Union Network's National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB).
When it comes to selecting a financial institution, the characteristics that define a credit union--good customer service, low fees and good loan rates--are significantly more important to consumers than financial sophistication and product array, attributes typically associated with banks. Read more

Community Reinvestment Initiative Mission Statement
	"To bring together public and private entities to explore opportunities for strengthening communities by improving the financial well being of Michigan residents with an emphasis on underserved areas."