
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!
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.
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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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"Resilience" with Tucson Author, Monica Bauer!
TBD in Tucson, Broadway and Alvernon, Tucson, AZ, USWe are lucky enough to have award-winning playwright and fiction writer, Monica Bauer, join us in person! We'll talk about how you can be a candle in the darkness, and how finding your "why" can lead you to your "how."
Come curious, come tired, come exactly as you are — this conversation is for anyone navigating change and looking for light. You’ll leave with fresh perspective, practical insight, and a renewed sense of purpose you can carry into the year ahead.
Monica will bring along copies of her novels. Her book, "The Book of Brad" is our February book club selection. You can get a copy from her at the event. If we ask nicely, she might just sign yours!
What a great way to start off the new year!
Please RSVP
Saturday, January 10th
1:O0am - 3:00 PM
Broadway & Alvernon address - we don't advertise the location on the internet. After you RSVP, email OurSafeSpaceUS@gmail.com for the exact address.
Monica Elizabeth Bauer is an award-winning playwright and fiction writer whose work has been produced Off-Broadway, regionally, and internationally, including at 59E59 Theaters and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She holds advanced degrees from Brown, Yale, Boston University, and the University of Nebraska, including a Ph.D. in Political Science and an MFA in Creative Writing.
Her honors include the Emerging Playwright Award from Urban Stages, Best Solo Show at the Hollywood Fringe, and recent Arizona Authors Association awards for fiction. Her novel The Book of Brad has been praised by IndieReader as “a funny, engaging, and warmly touching exploration of modern blended families and religious identity.”
A former Writing Fellow at Quinnipiac University, she is a member of the Dramatists Guild and the Authors Guild and lives in Tucson, Arizona.
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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!11 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
Table Talk: Conversations that Count!
Ward 6 Council Offices, 3202 E. 1st St, Tucson, AZ, USIt's time for Conversations that Count!
Looking for real in-person connection in Tucson?
Come join us for an evening of laughter, sharing, and conversation that actually matters. This isn’t small talk — it’s a chance to meet new people, explore fresh ideas, and enjoy the kind of company that leaves you smiling on the drive home.
We’ll provide the snacks (always free, always tasty!) and you bring your favorite beverage.
The vibe is friendly, low-key, and central — easy to find, easy to feel welcome. Pull up a chair, join the convo, and make a new friend or two.
We can't wait to hear what you have to say.
We'll gather:
2nd Mondays
6:00 - 8:00pm
Ward 6 Council Offices East Room
3202 East 1st Street
Tucson, Arizona 85716
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Street parking is available out front. Walk around the back door and ring the door bell to get in.
We’ll be there setting up by 5:30 am - so come early to socialize if you'd like! Questions? Email OurSafeSpaceUS@gmail.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!4 attendees
Past events
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