Miles Keller grew up in Queens, NY. He finished high school in Queens and then attended John Jay College in Manhattan, graduating with a major in forensic psychology. He plans to go to law school.
Times were tough in New York. Both of Miles’ parents became ill and moved into nursing homes. The apartment where they lived in Queens was empty, there was no electricity, and it was time to leave, so about six weeks ago he decided to come to DC and look for opportunity.
The hardest thing about the move was leaving his friends in the neighborhood. A few weeks after Miles arrived here he learned about Street Sense from a vender he met at a shelter on Georgia Ave.
What is your favorite music?
I like Elvis, ‘80s rock and roll, Van Halen.
Favorite food?
Tuna fish with butter and mayonnaise.
Favorite movie?
The Wizard of Oz. Star Wars is another good movie.
How did you become homeless?
It was a matter of circumstances. A plan fell through. I need to have a job before I can get an apartment.
Were you ever homeless before?
For one week, when I was a teenager.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Living here in Washington with a MS degree, doing something related to law or psychology.
