GRAND RAPIDS, MI - This week's sweltering heat and high humidity has prompted a West Side nonprofit to open its doors to anyone seeking some cool relief.

The Geek Group, at 902 Leonard St. NW, is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing science and technology projects and programs through hands-on experiences. The group is also "fanatical about helping the community," says its president, Chris Boden.

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"The Geek Group is opening our doors to the general public as a safe place to cool off for the duration of the heatwave. Many of our neighbors don't have air conditioning. Many of them, especially children and the elderly, don't handle the heat very well. For some people, it can be deadly," said Boden, in his Facebook post.

Boden said West Siders have come to know over the years that whenever there's a community need, including a natural disaster or it being too cold or hot, that their offices are a safe place to come.

"We have a big building, why wouldn't we open up our doors?" he said. "There's a sense of community here. The people are real."

The Geek Group, will open its doors from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. - and keep them open later, if needed. The temperature is supposed to reach 93 degrees today, July 21.

If conditions gets really bad, Boden said they will staff for 24-hour operations and people will be able to stay overnight. In the past, the group has done that during power outages.

Boden said just bring a pillow and a blanket and they'll provide the cots.

"It's not the Amway Grand, but it's safe, quiet, and cool," he said on Facebook.

He said the plan is to get a firetruck they purchased going so neighborhood kids can play in the water.

In partnership with the West Grand Neighborhood Organization, Boden said they will be providing water for free to anyone who needs it.

The Geek Group, Boden also noted on Facebook, has been designated a Guidestar platinum participant. The information service specializing in reporting on U.S. nonprofit companies refers to the classification as demonstrating a commitment to transparency.

Monica Scott is an education writer. Email her at mscott2@mlive.com and follow her on Twitter @MScottGR or Facebook