OMAHA, Neb. -- Charitable organizations are providing resources to help the community beat the heat. 

With this week's expected hot temperatures, the Salvation Army of Omaha said they will start a pair of community-focused programs to help people stay cool and avoid heat-related illnesses. 

The Salvation Army will provide cooling centers and a summer fan program to people in need. 

Cooling centers will offer bottled water and air-conditioned spaces. They will be available in two locations, the Kroc Center and the North Corps. 

Box fans will also be given out for free throughout the summer at the Salvation Army Burrows Center for Help and Hope location in Benson.