Team Members

Paula Franklin 

President

Ms. Franklin is a dedicated Associate Minister and Commissioned Assistant Chaplain, as well as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is deeply committed to serving parents, children, and families through various organizations such as “The Joshua Mission”, McHenry County Correctional Center, McHenry Country Angel Tree Program, and the founding member of Phoebe’s Legacy, Inc. Ms. Franklin is currently employed at Medcor, Inc. where she serves as the Executive Director of Screening Services. She is a certified S-SAPA (Certified Substance Abuse Program Administrator) and brings her expertise in the field to her work every day.

Bonnie Botoske

Vice President

Ms. Botoske's passion for Phoebe's Legacy grew from a breakup with who she thought was the love of my life over 15 years ago.  She wanted to be a part of a Christian-based single women’s group where women could benefit from an open forum, no judgment, ugly cry, and discussion on life. 

She graduated from college with a BA in Theatre Art/Speech Communication and a minor in Art History.  She also completed and was certified in a 4-year intensive Christian Discipleship course. 

She currently works as an Accounts Payable Specialist at a pharmaceutical company.

One of her favorite bible verses is Jeremiah 1:5:  “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” (NLT)

Glenda Smith

Treasurer

Ms. Smith is a native of New Orleans and has resided in Illinois since 2002. She is a mother of 2 adult sons and five grandchildren.  She loves serving others and helping when she can.  She is active in her church, serving as an Usher, Sign Ministry member, teaches children to sign songs, hospitality, and Angel Tree and Giving Ministry. She is also a member and treasurer of Phoebes Legacy, Inc.  She is currently an Office Manager at The Animal Doctor, Ltd and has been there for over 20 years. Serving is a blessing and a gift that she loves to share with others.

Gloria Dillard 

Board Member

Ms. Dillard is a Research Grant's Director in her current job, and she is also a mother of two adult children and seven grandchildren. Throughout her professional career, she has worked tirelessly to provide diet-specific meals to home-based seniors and has been instrumental in helping individuals obtain public assistance. In addition to her professional work, Ms. Dillard has volunteered her time with various organizations, such as the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, The Joshua's Mission, the founding member of Pheobe’s Legacy, Inc., and the National Council of Negro Women Rockford Section, among others. Her passion is to help those in need and always pay it forward.