About us
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. 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
Sunday Fun Improv! Laugh the afternoon away!
NEW TIME: 2:00PM to 4:00PM!
Let's complete our weekend in the best possible way! Having fun and laughing in a safe space!
In this playful, zero-pressure workshop, we’ll use simple improv tools to connect, laugh, and have fun. Easy warm-ups and games, practicing thinking outside that box, listening, and SUPPORTING each other while we "Yes-and" the afternoon away.
With snacks, of course.
No one is practicing to be on stage here. This workshop is playful, supportive, and nothing but fun.
3rd Sundays Every Month!
TIME: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Ward Six Office
LOCATION
Midtown - Ward 6 Office
3202 East 1st Street - East Room
Tucson, Arizona 85716
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STREET PARKING - COME TO THE BACK DOOR (SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING) AND RING THE BELL FOR ENTRY.
PS. We’ll be there early setting - feel free to come early to socialize, set up, and have snacks!
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!
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!
Upcoming events
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Vision Board Workshop at Bookmans!
Bookmans Speedway (East), 6230 E Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ, USDoesn't matter if you've never made a Vision Board before or if you're an old pro. It's all about visualizing your perfect life & making your dreams come true. Make 2026 the best year of your life so far.
Better yet - bring some friends and make it a party!
We'll provide poster board, glue, scissors, and supplies - but feel free to bring anything else you’d like – your own magazines, construction paper, or stickers. Or bring your laptop/tablet and create your board digitally!
Vision Boards can be made any way you’d like! There are no rules for picturing joy and happiness in your life.
2nd Thursday of Every Month
5:30PM – 7:30PM
Bookmans
6230 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85712Looking 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/OurSafeSpacePayPalOur 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!
4 attendees
Guided Meditation: Broken relationships with religion
Tucson Community Meditation Center, 1147 N Howard Blvd, Tucson, AZ, USMany people in the west have a strained relationship with religion, with churches feeling unwelcoming or close-minded. But we still crave spiritual experiences, the experience of something greater than ourselves, and the safety and support that comes with it. This week we'll discuss our experiences with religion and I'll lead a guided session in reconnecting to the god or gods of your choosing. It involves simply praying to god and asking to feel his or her support, and then leaving space to be receptive to whatever happens. Reconnect with unconditional love and support, which is available to all of us at any time, simply by asking.
This group is a place for imperfect people to have meaningful discussion and create genuine change.
Read more about Open Heart at openheartofallbeings.com, or check out our dedicated Meetup page: https://www.meetup.com/open-heart-guided-group-meditation/
Your instructor:
I’m Lindsay Kriebel, an instructor (skt. acharya) with Open Heart Sangha. I’ve practiced with Open Heart for going on 5 years, following 10 years of throwing every self-help solution I could find at addiction, depression, and social anxiety. It’s taken me this long to see that complex problems can’t be solved by more overthinking. Simple solutions like developing compassion for myself and others work exactly because they are so basic. When I’m not seeking spiritual realization, I’m a librarian, seeking information for law students at the University of Arizona.
2 attendees
In Person Friday Night Healing Circle with Mark Earlix
Ward 6 Council Offices, 3202 E. 1st St, Tucson, AZ, USFriday Night Healing Circle with Mark Earlix
Our Safe Space is honored to partner with internationally known Spiritual Healer-Intuitive, Master Teacher, and bestselling author Mark Earlix for a free weekly in-person Healing Circle.
Fridays 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Ward Six Office
(details below)Through more than 40 years of healing ministry and work with thousands of individuals around the world, Mark has dedicated his life to helping people heal physically, emotionally, energetically, and spiritually.
These welcoming community healing circles are open to the public and designed for anyone seeking support, healing, clarity, peace, or connection. Whether you are navigating physical pain, emotional stress, chronic illness, life challenges, or simply want to experience the healing energy of the group, you are welcome here.
Each evening may include:
• Group energetic healing
• Time for questions and sharing
• Opportunities for individual support
• Guided healing experiences
• A safe and supportive community atmosphereNo experience or particular belief system is required. The work is spiritual, not religious, and people of all backgrounds are welcome.
Mark is also the author of Awaken the Healer Within: A Guide to Total Mind & Body Healing, which explores his healing philosophy and teaches practical tools for personal healing and transformation.
This event is offered free of charge.
Donations to Mark are welcome and appreciated.Please feel free to invite friends and family members who may benefit.
Limited seating available (40 participants).We’re here to take care of each other.
Let’s do it, shall we?LOCATION:
Midtown - Ward 6 Office
3202 East 1st Street - Main Room
Tucson, Arizona 85716
STREET PARKING - COME TO THE BACK DOOR
(SOUTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING)
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!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!
4 attendees
Shared Saturday - Volunteer with More Than A Bed
More Than A Bed, 3637 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ, USShared Saturday: Volunteer with More Than A Bed!
Based in Pima County, More Than A Bed's Mission is to provide essential items and support for children in foster care, kinship and adoptive families, and youth in congregate care settings, because every child deserves to feel valued.
This month, we're gathering Back To School Items for Tucson's children! Gather gently used socks, shoes, and kids clothes - along with lunch boxes, backpacks, and sunscreen! Bring them to any in person event and we'll get them delivered!
On Saturday, 8/15, we'll work on site by sorting donations for two hours!
Saturday
8-15-25
9:00am - 11:00am
More Than A Bed
3637 North 1st Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85719Questions?
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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 HEREOur 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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