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!
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. 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

Financial Safe Space - Ask Us Anything!
Let's Talk About Money! Open. Honest. Judgment-Free
Money can be stressful, confusing, and sometimes even uncomfortable to talk about. That's why we're creating a space where you can ask questions, learn, and grow without fear of being judged.
Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to build on what you already know, this meetup is designed to make financial education simple, practical, and approachable.
What we'll talk about:
- Budgeting and cash flow
- Saving and emergency funds
- Managing debt
- Investing basics
- Protecting your finances
- Building long-term wealth
No question is too small, and you don't need any financial experience to attend.
This is an open discussion where we learn together, share ideas, and leave feeling more confident about our financial future.
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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
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!
Upcoming events
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Monday Morning Koffee Klatch - ONLINE
·OnlineOnlineAnnouncing our weekly Monday Morning come-as-you-are fun!
Camera on, camera off.
Show up late, leave early.
No matter.What matters are 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!
4 attendees
Daughterhood Connection Circle with Nicole Smith
·OnlineOnlineDaughterhood is an online support group for caregivers. Our Safe Space is sharing this link to a weekly Circle hosted by Nicole Smith and Jodi Hempel, both living in Tucson.
Their circle is held the last Monday of every month at 5pm AZ time.
You can find it (and all the other circles!) on the calendar link below. Register HERE with your email and you'll get the Zoom link to attend. https://daughterhood.org/circles/All circles are completely free and online. Different Circles are offered every month to connect with other caregivers and share resources.
You do not have to turn on your camera or your microphone. You can listen, just check it out.
Some Circles focus on a specific topic such as only children, boundaries, grief, self-care, etc. Men, spouses, uncles, etc. are also invited to attend. Daughterhood is the name, but any caregiver can join.
You had your childhood friends, you had your motherhood friends.
Now come meet your Daughterhood friends.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!
1 attendee
Gay Panic! YouTube Book Club - Monthly LIVE Premiere
·OnlineOnlineTwo best friends. One book club. Zero heterosexuality. 🏳️🌈📚
Childhood best friends Ben and Joseph have known each other since they were five years old. They grew up, stayed inseparable, and — as it turns out — both came out gay. Coincidence? They're not asking questions. 👀
Welcome to Gay Panic! Book Club — the book club podcast where queer literature gets the chaotic, heartfelt, completely unhinged treatment it deserves.
This month?
We Burned So Bright, TJ Klune.
We dare you to read this book and NOT cry.
Sneak Peek to the episode HERE!1st Tuesday of the month
LIVE PREMIERE 9:00AM PDT
Watch and chat as the episode streams.
WARNING: EXPLICIT CONTENT!Can't be there?
Catch up on YouTube and Spotify.Want to check out what they are reading next? Connect on Instagram and TikTok at @book_clubbin_podcasts for our upcoming picks and favorite clips. Subscribe on YouTube and Spotify!
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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!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
Death over Drafts at Dove Mountain Brewing Company
Dove Mountain Brewing Company, 12130 N Dove Mountain Blvd, Marana, AZ, USBorn from a love of craft beer and a passion for honest conversation, Death Over Drafts brings people together to talk about life, death, and dealing.
FREE Event hosted by Nicole J. Smith
https://njsmithbooks.com/Dove Mountain Brewing Company
12130 North Dove Mountain Boulevard
Marana, AZ 85658Looking 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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