MCUL Community Reinvestment Initiative: CRI Best Practices

	- CRI Best Practices
	Financial Education Classroom Outreach Education Partnerships In-School Branches Income Tax Filing Assistance Programs Member Education/Counseling Programs Youth Programs Community Involvement Charitable Giving COOL Cities First Time Homebuyer Programs Small Business Lending Programs Shared Branching Student Loans Scholarship Programs

CRI Home Page > CRI Best Practices

Credit unions across Michigan have generously shared their best practices in the areas of financial education, community involvement, shared branching, affordable lending and student loans and/or scholarship programs.

You’re now just a few clicks away from finding out about innovative programs that enrich the lives of members and strengthen Michigan communities. Peruse these pages for program descriptions, lessons learned and contact information.

Financial Education

Community Involvement

Affordable Lending

Shared Branching

Student Loans

- News & Information

The numbers have been crunched and the results are in. Michigan credit union staff educated more than 40,000 youngsters and young about personal finance during the 2006-07 school year, according to the Credit Union Network's National Youth Involvement Board (NYIB). Read more
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."