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.
Upcoming events
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Men's Books & Chat - Relax, Read, and Connect!
Ward 6 Council Offices, 3202 E. 1st St, Tucson, AZ, USMen’s Book & Chat!
Unlike other book clubs, there's no prep!
Bring whatever you’re reading—mystery, history, sci-fi, sports - and join others for an evening of fun connections.
Our books are our icebreakers - creating a comfortable space where we can relax, read and connect with each other. We’ll split our time evenly: half for quiet reading, half for conversation.
It’s a laid-back break from the everyday grind—a chance to escape into your own pages, then swap thoughts, ideas, and laughs with other readers. No pressure, no homework—just time to read, relax, and recharge together.
Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks and enjoy our great space we have to ourselves.
Questions? Email OurSafeSpaceUS@gmail.com
6:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Tuesday of every month
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.
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!2 attendees
January ONLINE Book Club - The Golden Peacock: a Rainee Allen mystery
·OnlineOnlineWe're lucky enough to have local Tucson Author, Lauren B. Grossman, along for the ride as we discuss The Golden Peacock: a Rainee Allen mystery!
Combine a mystery, the Holocaust, a love story, an unexpected kinship between women of two generations, and the result is this poignant novel, THE GOLDEN PEACOCK. A Finalist Award winner in the 2018 Readers' Favorite global contest and The IAN Book of the Year Finalist in 2018.
Let the record show, we don't care if you haven't read the book yet. Just show up and enjoy the excellent company and meet a local author! You might find out it's a book you'd like to read afterwards.
You can read this book for zero dollars at:
Pima County Library
Get your copy on Amazon HERE!
You can get it for less than full-price dollars:
- Kindle Unlimited
- PimaFriends.com
- Thriftbooks.com
- Abebooks
- Ebay
Join our "We Can Do This Thing!" ONLINE Book Group
Wednesday, January 14th @ 6:00 pm!
See you on Zoom!
Book Description:
Author Rainee Allen had success with her first novel, but is now under a deadline to write a second one. While experiencing writer’s block, she comes across an identification card of a Holocaust survivor with whom she shares a birth date (with a thirty-year difference).Determined to find this woman and tell her story, she travels to London where Jana Lutken lives. To her sad surprise, Jana is living in a nursing home and has Alzheimer’s disease.
The sight of a young doctor serves as a trigger, and suddenly Jana is reliving the Holocaust once again. Rainee, determined to find out why this man creates terror in Jana’s eyes, innocently opens a long-kept secret and finds herself entangled in mystery, intrigue and suspense.
Lauren B. Grossman bio:
Award-winning author Lauren B. Grossman is originally from Massachusetts but now resides in Southern Arizona with her husband, two children, two dogs, and a desert tortoise.
Lauren earned a degree in theatre and has performed in, designed sets, directed and produced numerous productions.
She co-founded, co-published, and co-edited a performing arts newspaper. Because of the success of that newspaper, she and her co-publisher created a weekly radio talk show. She has had articles published and has earned awards for her short stories.
An unofficial bio:
She is a wife/mother/business manager/writer/poet/artist/past vice-president on a non-profit organization board/past actress/past producer/past set designer/and past publisher (She tends to live in the past).
She enjoys her family. She lives vicariously through her children, now in their twenties and thirties. She loves reading, writing, and horseback riding (though not at the same time). She loves the challenge of a NY Times Sunday crossword puzzle and has set a personal best of finishing the puzzle 5 times in her life. She is often found playing Sudoku in her spare time, so she can keep her brain alert (or rather, what is left of my brain) alert.
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 100% volunteer-run 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!8 attendees
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
5:30pm - 7:30pm
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 - 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!6 attendees
Shared Saturday - Tucson Clean & Beautiful
Elvira Elementary School, 250 W Elvira Rd, Tucson, AZ, USEach month, join us as we team up with a local nonprofit to lend a hand, lift someone up, and make Tucson a little brighter—together.
On January 17th, we'll partner with Tucson Clean and Beautiful.
Tucson Clean & Beautiful, Inc., a non-profit organization, preserves and improves our environment, conserves natural resources, and enhances the quality of life in the City of Tucson and eastern Pima County. Volunteers have contributed over 300,000 service hours at parks, washes, streets, paths/trails, and other public sites!
SIGN UP for the event on their website HERE!
Barrio Nopal Neighborhood Tree Planting
Saturday, January 17, 2026 -
9:00am – 11:00am
Meet at:
Elvira Elementary School:
250 W Elvira Rd, 85756
More Info here: https://tucsoncleanandbeautiful.org/event/barrio-nopal-neighborhood-tree-planting-volunteer-rsvp/
Please wear close-toed shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and bring along a refillable water bottle (to reduce plastic waste). They will supply all necessary tools, gloves, and filtered drinking water.
Please arrive at the meeting location 5 MINUTES EARLY for check-in. Teams will depart at 9AM sharp!
Thank you for helping us grow a greener and more resilient Tucson!
QUESTIONS?
Email: OurSafeSpaceUS@gmail.com
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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!5 attendees
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