MAAC Foundation
4203 Montdale Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46383
5:00 PM – Doors open | Networking & light refreshments
6:30 PM – Panel discussion begins
Upcoming Community Classes
Kids Self-Defense
This class will give instruction on situational awareness and teach skills to help children to defend themselves. Taught by officers from Hammond Police Department, this class teaches important components like:
Situational Awareness
Defensive Stances
Stages of Response
Self-Defense Techniques
and Scenario-Based Application
CPR Heartsaver Certification Course
The American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who want to be prepared in the event of an emergency. WHAT DOES THIS COURSE TEACH? Describe how high-quality CPR improves survival Explain the concepts of the Chain of Survival Recognize when someone needs CPR Perform high-quality CPR for an adult Describe how to perform CPR with help from others Give effective breaths using mouth-to-mouth or a mask for all age groups…
The ISO Grading Schedule A Guide to Improving Your Community’s Fire Protection Class
Date: November 5, 2026 8:30AM – 4:30PM Location: MAAC Foundation 4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383 Registration: To ensure we have sufficient space for what we expect will be a large turnout, please register by October 30th, 2026. Recommended For: Fire Department Personnel, City Officials, Communication Center Officials, and Water Utility Officials You have had your ISO evaluation completed and have the results. Now what? This course will take an in depth look at the grading schedule. If you…
Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class
Our ‘Fight Like a Girl’ Women’s Self-Defense Course is back! Taught by officers from Hammond Police Department, this class teaches important components like Situational Awareness Defensive Stances Stages of Response Self-Defense Techniques and Scenario-Based Application Class cost is $10 and T-Shirts will be available for sale. Ages 12+ Refund and Rescheduling Policy: With at least 24-hour notice, you may choose between a refund (minus a 10% processing fee) or a complimentary class reschedule. If notice is provided less than 24…
Fight Like a Girl Women’s Self-Defense Class
Our ‘Fight Like a Girl’ Women’s Self-Defense Course is back! Taught by officers from Hammond Police Department, this class teaches important components like Situational Awareness Defensive Stances Stages of Response Self-Defense Techniques and Scenario-Based Application Class cost is $10 and T-Shirts will be available for sale. Ages 12+ Refund and Rescheduling Policy: With at least 24-hour notice, you may choose between a refund (minus a 10% processing fee) or a complimentary class reschedule. If notice is provided less than 24…
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Stop the Bleed
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Learn Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Stop the Bleed in one hands-on class at the MAAC Foundation. No prior experience is required, and the CPR and AED training follows American Heart Association guidelines and standards. Visit Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED & Stop the Bleed to register. What You’ll Learn: Heartsaver CPR & AED Hands-on CPR: adults, child, infant AED Use: adults, child, infant Choking Response: adults, child, infant First…
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Stop the Bleed
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Learn Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED and Stop the Bleed in one hands-on class at the MAAC Foundation. No prior experience is required, and the CPR and AED training follows American Heart Association guidelines and standards. Visit Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED & Stop the Bleed to register. What You’ll Learn: Heartsaver CPR & AED Hands-on CPR: adults, child, infant AED Use: adults, child, infant Choking Response: adults, child, infant First…
Home Automation Class
The MAAC Foundation is a regional training facility that hosts Fire Police and EMS training, We are also the home of the Northwest Indiana HAM radio club. They have been a huge help in automating our campus with Home Assistant. I have been in home automation since 1977 first using X10 and then Insteon Technology. I have been absolutely amazed this past year at what Home Assistant can do and will do in the future. I want to share what…