Toward two commercial washers and dryers. Upgrading their laundry facilities will improve the quality of Hospitality House of Owatonna’s (HHO) emergency shelter and services providing. Upgrading to commercial grade appliances will save their organization money by minimizing maintenance costs as well as service costs. On many occasions, individuals come to HHO with just the clothes on their back. The act of bathing and putting on fresh clean clothes can ease emotional and mental distress. Having access to clean clothes also helps with physical health. Washing one’s clothes can prevent certain illnesses, viruses, and parasites such as bed bugs, lice, etc. On an annual average HHO provides over 2700 loads of laundry for our guests and over 500 loads of laundry for household needs.