WARREN, Mich., May 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Students at De La Salle Collegiate High School met with Senator Dennis Olshove and representatives of Christian Financial Credit Union as part of the Michigan Credit Union League's Financial Literacy Legislative Challenge. This year, the challenge connected 48 state legislators with students during Money Smart Week (April 17-24) and Financial Literacy Month in April.

"It is critical to the future success of these students and our economy that young people learn early on about the short- and long-term impact of financial decisions," said Lauren Vance, Vice President of Strategic Development & Product Delivery at Christian Financial Credit Union. "Christian Financial is excited to partner with De La Salle in educating students about personal finance and how to navigate account management." CFCU's Investment Representative, Ron Thompson, spoke to the students on saving for college. Christian Financial has been involved with De La Salle in creating a hands-on experience for the students to manage real-life accounts in cooperation with in-class financial education.

In addition to managing one's personal account landscape, Christian Financial also promotes being involved and giving back to the community. Senator Olshove shared ideas with the students on how to get involved in local happenings. Christian Financial also sponsored a contest which allowed students to recommend causes close to them to receive a donation from CFCU. Students picked the winning cause via Facebook. In the end, the DLS Basketball Team received a $100 donation from Christian Financial.

Michigan's credit unions are national leaders in youth financial education, reaching more than 47,000 students during the 2008-2009 school year and organizing more than 350 student-run credit unions across the state – both are the most is the country.

ABOUT CHRISTIAN FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION

Christian Financial Credit Union, originally chartered in 1950, serves those who live, work, worship or are educated in Macomb, Wayne, Oakland or St. Clair counties. Christian Financial offers a full suite of financial services, including specialized services for churches. Headquartered in Roseville, Michigan, CFCU is also actively involved in supporting its communities, including partnerships with the City of Warren Parks & Recreation Department, the Macomb Center for the Performing Arts, Habitat for Humanity: Women Build, and many more. For more information, visit www.christianfinancialcu.org or contact us at 586.498.1582.

SOURCE Christian Financial Credit Union

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