Faith & Life Today

One of the ways Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County serves women in outlying areas is with their mobile clinic. Partnerships director Sue Cotten explains what the program allows them to do. She also previews an upcoming free breakfast in the Dells where attendees can tour the mobile clinic and learn about plans to expand. Plus, she discusses other life-affirming Care Net resources to help those facing unexpected pregnancies.

Employment services, financial literacy, mentorship and even youth baseball – those are just some of the ways Black Men Coalition serve underrepresented and vulnerable populations in Dane County. Founder and CEO Corey Marionneaux explains how those programs help tear down common stereotypes, celebrate diversity and honor the rights of every individual.

April is Financial Literacy Month. We talk with Derek Murphey from Sunday mornings on Life 102.5, who also happens to be a Ramsey Solutions Master Financial Coach. He shares tips on creating a household budget, saving for emergencies, last-minute tax filing and other financial habits to help you better manage your money.

Surveys show most Americans look at food labels at least most of the time. But some of the information can be tricky to understand. Emma Gellerstedt, a registered dietician at UW Health, explains how to interpret those nutritional details, including the various labels and health claims, to help make better choices of what to eat and drink.

With the mild to warm temperatures and lack of snow this winter, it may be tempting to get a jump start on your gardening plans. Megan Timm, Regional Director of Community Health at SSM Health and a farmer near Whitewater, has advice for those who are new to gardening. She also shares tips on getting started with seeds.

As spring officially begins this coming week, we look ahead to summer – and summer camp! Dawn Kregness, director of operations at Lake Waubesa Bible Camp in McFarland, talks about the importance of having fun, making friends and growing closer to God. She also highlights other happenings at LWBC and how the center has changed over the decades.