A local non-profit that has helped hundreds of families across Pinellas County is now turning to the community for help to rebuild after Hurricane Milton. The Family Center on Deafness (FCD) plays a critical role in our area. Of the estimated 800,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in Florida, roughly half live in the Tampa Bay region. Executive Director Anthony Verdeja said it will be a slow road to recovery after their center saw significant water damage during Hurricane Milton. "I would say we lost over 80% of what we had," said Verdeja. "What used to be a very colorful and vibrant environment, right now is a bit sad and depressing." He estimates FCD has suffered $100,000 in losses because of the damage. It's a gut punch after more than two decades of working to build their organization. "As a non-profit, of course, we don't have a lot of money sitting around to pay for the repairs," said Verdeja. It's also devastating for the families who use their services. FCD is the only organization of its kind in Pinellas County, specifically supporting youth and families who make us the local deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Verdeja said, "We believe what's most important is you can never look at an individual isolated, that they are part of their family, their community." Sarah Traczyk said FCD has been at the center of her world since elementary school.