
What we’re about
Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people?
You've found it! At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!
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Our Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers feminine energy in any form, fostering growth and resilience by providing a positive space where everyone can thrive through self-discovery and community.
This nonprofit and is founded and led by Gayla Gongwer, a seasoned educator, trainer, and facilitator, who brings decades of experience and energy to her work. Born in Kentucky, she earned her degree in social psychology from Illinois State University before venturing west of the Mississippi in 1979 – and has gratefully avoided living in winter ever since.
Currently, Gayla is dedicated to growing her lifelong dream, "Our Safe Space," a nonprofit organization committed to helping everyone live the life of their dreams. Whatever that dream might be.
With a passion for community engagement, she currently volunteers weekly at Friends of the Library and serves on the Board & Marketing Committee. Gayla's love for literature extends beyond her volunteer work; she belongs to so many book clubs that she needs to track them on a spreadsheet.
Driven by her commitment to creating positive change and fostering inclusivity, Gayla invites you to join her in making a difference through "Our Safe Space" and beyond.
Non-Discrimination Policy
At Our Safe Space, we are deeply committed to creating a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or exclusion based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic that makes each individual unique.
We celebrate diversity and recognize that our strength lies in the richness of our differences. We are dedicated to fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, dignity, and understanding, where everyone feels valued, heard, and safe.
This commitment extends to all aspects of our organization, including programs, events, and interactions. Together, we strive to create a space where everyone can truly belong and grow.
Featured event

Vision Board Workshop on River Road!
Vision Board Bash: Dream It, See It, Create It!
Whether you're a first-timer or a vision board veteran, this is your chance to gather with friends, get inspired, and have a little creative fun while you map out your best life. Let’s turn dreaming into doing — together.
And yes — friends, sisters, neighbors — bring ‘em along! The more, the merrier.
We’ll kick things off with some lighthearted conversation about goals, manifesting, and setting your sights on the life you want. Then it’s time to dive in and create your board — your way. There are no rules when it comes to picturing joy, success, or your next big adventure.
We’ll bring the poster board, scissors, glue, and a stash of supplies. You bring your ideas, your favorite people, and anything else you want — magazines, stickers, glitter (if that’s your jam). Or bring your laptop and make a digital board.
Make it a party. Make it a vision. Make it yours.
Thursday October 16th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Natural Grocers - Tucson River Road
5600 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750
Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people? You've found it!
At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun.
Website - https://www.oursafespaceus.org/
Sign up for our newsletter - https://bit.ly/OSSNewsletter
Donate - bit.ly/OurSafeSpacePayPal
Our Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!
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Vision Board Workshop on River Road!
Natural Grocers, 5600 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ, USVision Board Bash: Dream It, See It, Create It!
Whether you're a first-timer or a vision board veteran, this is your chance to gather with friends, get inspired, and have a little creative fun while you map out your best life. Let’s turn dreaming into doing — together.
And yes — friends, sisters, neighbors — bring ‘em along! The more, the merrier.
We’ll kick things off with some lighthearted conversation about goals, manifesting, and setting your sights on the life you want. Then it’s time to dive in and create your board — your way. There are no rules when it comes to picturing joy, success, or your next big adventure.
We’ll bring the poster board, scissors, glue, and a stash of supplies. You bring your ideas, your favorite people, and anything else you want — magazines, stickers, glitter (if that’s your jam). Or bring your laptop and make a digital board.
Make it a party. Make it a vision. Make it yours.
Thursday October 16th
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Natural Grocers - Tucson River Road
5600 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85750
Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people? You've found it!
At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun.
Website - https://www.oursafespaceus.org/
Sign up for our newsletter - https://bit.ly/OSSNewsletter
Donate - bit.ly/OurSafeSpacePayPal
Our Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!5 attendees
New Moon Intentional Wisdoms - Quarterly Outdoor Event
Location not specified yetCome join us outdoors, by the fire, for our Quarterly New Moon Intentional Wisdoms event.
We'll gather outdoors at our Broadway and Alvernon meeting space - to envision, transcribe, and release our emotions, thoughts, and ideas for the upcoming months.
Community, conversation, and our collective energy will magnify our individual efforts - helping inspire our finest intentional wisdoms through the power of our group dynamic.
Please RSVP
Sunday, December 21st
5:O0am - 8:00 PM
Broadway & Alvernon address - we don't advertise the location on the internet. After you RSVP, email OurSafeSpaceUS@gmail.com for the exact address.
Feel free to bring your own notebook for writing, your favorite outdoor chair and any extra firewood you might have laying around.
Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people? You've found it!
At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun.
Website - https://www.oursafespaceus.org/
Sign up for our newsletter - https://bit.ly/OSSNewsletter
Donate - bit.ly/OurSafeSpacePayPal
Our Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!18 attendees
•OnlineMonday Morning Koffee Klatch - ONLINE
OnlineAnnouncing our weekly Monday Morning come-as-you-are fun!
Camera on, camera off.
Show up late, leave early.
No matter.
What matters it the connections, conversation, and the coffee.
Or tea.
Or eggs over easy.
You pick.
Make new friends, connect with old ones, give advice or get it. Swap weekend stories, recipes, favorite books or TV shows.
No agenda.
No politics.
Just starting our week off with fun.
Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people?
You've found it! At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun.
Know a topic you'd like to discuss, a class you'd like to teach, a thing you'd like to learn? THIS is the place to do it.
Sign up for our Newsletter here -> Sign Up!1 attendee
Midtown - Laughter and Relaxation Session with Jim Twomey
Tucson City Council Ward 6, 3202 East 1st Street, Tucson, AZ, USLaughter & Relaxation Session
Peace and joy aren’t as far away as they sometimes feel—they’re waiting for you, and laughter is the quickest path there.
Come join us for an uplifting hour where we’ll:
- Boost your happiness
- Support your immune system
- Connect with others in a joyful way
Together we’ll breathe, stretch, laugh at our problems, and settle into a bit of meditation. It’s light, fun, and yes—completely free.
Laughter really is contagious, and if you can chuckle, you can do this. All you need is a little openness and willingness to play.
It’s cheaper than therapy—and a whole lot more fun.
Saturday, December 27th
1:00 - 2:00pm
Midtown - Ward 6 Office
3202 East 1st Street - East Room
Tucson, Arizona 85716
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STREET PARKING
COME TO THE BACK DOOR AND RING THE BELL FOR ENTRY.
Jim Twomey has been coaching, mentoring and transforming the lives of individuals – and leading laughter sessions - for 20 years. He goes beyond motivation to deliver simple, fun & powerful processes that create LASTING emotional freedom.
Over the years, he’s discovered a proven 5-step process that eliminates struggles with anxiety, depression, and fatigue in as little as 8 weeks. His work has been featured at: United Way, PIMA Community College, and CareMore Health Systems.
Jim is the author of Happiness Handbook: from Depression to Delight.
Website: DepressionAndAnxietyBreakthrough.com
Looking for a place where you can grow, laugh, and connect with awesome people? You've found it!
At Our Safe Space, we celebrate personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun.
Website - https://www.oursafespaceus.org/
Sign up for our newsletter - HERE!
Donate - bit.ly/OurSafeSpacePayPal
Our Safe Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that celebrates personal growth, self-discovery, and good vibes. Whether you're here to find support, make friends, or just have a good time, you're in the right place. Let's embark on this journey together—one filled with joy, kindness, and a ton of fun!7 attendees
Past events
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