Uncrowned Community Builders

Thelma Miles was a counselor for human service organizations who often went beyond the call of duty to help individuals and families recover and rebuild their lives. She served as a substance abuse counselor at a women's halfway house operated by Women for Human Rights and Dignity. She also began parenting classes at the halfway house and as director of "Moving On" a program that aided homeless women.

She was born and educated in Buffalo, New York. She received numerous awards for her service and was honored as Mother of the Year by Women for Human Rights and Dignity. She was also active in the Bethel AME Church.

Ms. Miles was 52 years of age at the time of her death on August 25, 1998. She is buried in Forest Lawn Cemetery.