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Local volunteer presents 'Thrive Guide' to assist military families relocating to Alamogordo
Summary
Danielle Rondelet introduced a digital 'Thrive Guide' (formerly 5 to Thrive) to help military families and newcomers access childcare, healthcare, education, housing and spousal employment resources; the Sacramento Mountains Foundation funded guide development and Holloman AFB partners contributed data.
Danielle Rondelet presented a community-produced digital resource called the Thrive Guide (formerly '5 to Thrive') at the Alamogordo City Commission meeting on Dec. 16, describing it as a consolidated, hyperlinked tool to help military families and newcomers connect to local services.
Rondelet said the original '5 to Thrive' framework was developed in 2021 to improve quality of life for military families by addressing five pillars: childcare, health care, education, affordable housing and spousal employment. She described collaborative work with Holloman Air Force Base representatives, local employers and nonprofit contributors — naming individuals and organizations who provided subject-matter input — and said the Sacramento Mountains Foundation funded the digital production.
Rondelet told commissioners the guide is intended to be fluid and digitally maintained, and she said it will help families and employers quickly find local services and build a community 'bucket list' for newcomers. The presentation was noted as informational and Rondelet confirmed she presented in a private capacity, not on behalf of the Chamber.
Commissioners thanked Rondelet and the foundation for the work and noted the guide could be useful for city staff who provide resource referrals.
