Jackie Loose

Jackie has lived in the Forest Lake area with her husband, Jonathan, and their four children—Jacob, Aleiah, Lydia, and Stella—since 2014. Their home is bustling with life, including three cats, five chickens, two rats, a hamster, and some fish. Jackie and her family enjoy traveling, spending time outdoors, playing all types of games, and engaging in the arts. They are passionate about pets, family time, and volunteering, always eager to learn or try something new.

Jackie became involved with the Forest Lake Area Good Samaritans (FLAGS) from the very first meeting, even before it officially became FLAGS. Her desire to make a difference, help others, and connect with like-minded community members made joining the Board a natural step. For her, doing good deeds is an addictive feeling, where one act of kindness inspires another. She admires those who make service their full-time lifestyle and hopes to do the same someday.

When asked about her favorite Good Samaritan moment, Jackie finds it hard to choose just one. However, a special memory stands out: taking a family in need grocery shopping and letting them fill their cart with everything they wanted, then paying for it all. That experience was later mirrored on Christmas Day in Michigan when a stranger handed her $100 at a gas station to "get something special for the kids," bringing her to tears and reminding her of the power of paying it forward.