Wayfinder Disaster Recovery System
Practical, trauma-informed tools that bridge the gap between when first responders leave and when a family is able to return home.
When you are displaced by a fire, the path forward isn't always clear. The Wayfinder Disaster Recovery System is a comprehensive toolkit available completely free of charge to individuals and families displaced by fires in Franklin County and Columbus, Ohio. Designed to complement and build on efforts by first responder organizations, our system puts trauma-informed resources directly into the hands of survivors. This empowers independent decision-making and allows families to regain stability and control on their journey to rebuilding.
GATHER: Building Your Network
Wayfinder Box and Workbook
Structuring the steps forward.
Wayfinder Box: A physical, fireproof command center designed to safely manage logistics.
What's Inside: A secure, central place stocked with organizational supplies to keep the mountain of paperwork from insurance adjusters, agencies, and contractors organized and secure.
Wayfinder Workbook: A localized, easy-to-use roadmap and step-by-step recovery guide included within your Wayfinder Box.
What's Inside: A curated directory of community resources and actionable guidance acting as a critical defensive tool to help you bypass fragmented systems and avoid predatory contractors.
GROUND: Stabilizing Your Current Space
Sunrise Kit and Little Suns Pack
Anchoring the everyday when everything changes.
Sunrise Kit: A personalized transition kit designed to ease the transition to a temporary home for the entire household.
What's Inside: Built on trauma-informed design, the kit is filled with high-quality household essentials and sensory items to bring immediate stability, warmth, and comfort to your temporary space.
Little Suns Pack: Dedicated support for the children in your household.
What's Inside: A backpack containing school supplies and tools intended to help children maintain their daily routine and classwork.
GUIDE: Navigating the Path Forward
Wayfinder Guide
Navigating the road to rebuilding
Wayfinder Guide: An introductory overview and warm handoff into our support system.
Founder's Check-In: Access to an optional, peer-to-peer conversation with a fellow residential fire survivor.
What to Expect: This non-invasive check-in offers a space to share experiences, ask questions, validate feelings, and receive peer-to-peer support when you are ready.
How it works
You do not have to wait for the storm to pass to find your footing. These tools are designed to help you quiet the noise, so you can move from surviving the moment to navigating your future. We are ready to help you build your solid ground.
1. Select Your Components
Choose the level of support that matches your immediate needs—whether that is the Wayfinder Box for organization, the Sunrise Kit for comfort, or the complete System Bundle.
Please Note: While the Wayfinder Box is available to all fire survivors in Franklin County, Ohio, the Sunrise Kit is reserved for households currently displaced by a residential fire.
2. Set Your Location & Date
Tell us where you would like to receive your items in Franklin County, Ohio—and select your preferred delivery date so we can meet you exactly where you are.
3. Process Your Request
Finalize your details and let us handle the rest. We will dispatch your system immediately so you can focus on what matters most.