Photo caption: MAAC Foundation EMR Course Graduating Class (Photo provided, MAAC Foundation)
In Valparaiso, the MAAC Foundation recently celebrated the graduation of its first Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) class. Nine students completed the program. Funding provided by the United Way of Northwest Indiana helped lower the cost of the program for applicants. “The inaugural EMR class represented another important step in the MAAC Foundation’s mission to strengthen emergency response throughout Northwest Indiana,” said Nicole Gladstone, President and CEO of the MAAC Foundation. “This milestone comes as we prepare to open new, dedicated training space and expand EMS programming in our HQ facility. We are grateful to the United Way of Northwest Indiana for helping reduce financial barriers for participants in this course and investing in individuals who are prepared to serve their communities when they are needed most.” The graduation ceremony was held August 6, 2026.
