A new social enterprise taking root in Victoria is helping to transform lives and properties across the region.
Your Place Victoria, a social enterprise by Our Place Society, combines professional landscaping with a powerful mission: to provide meaningful, living-wage employment for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction, homelessness, and other significant barriers.
Launched earlier this year, Your Place strives to bring lasting transformation – supporting people not just in moments of crisis, but through each step toward long-term independence and belonging. While Our Place offers housing, recovery, and vital day-to-day supports, Your Place adds the next critical step: employment that provides purpose, stability, and a pathway forward.
“Recovery and housing are life-changing milestones,” says Paul Latour, general manager of Your Place Victoria. “Your Place builds on that foundation by offering what comes next – meaningful employment, a sense of purpose, and a pathway to full independence. It’s a powerful way to help people keep moving forward, while delivering exceptional landscaping our clients can trust.”
Led by seasoned professionals and staffed by sober, healthy, and motivated individuals coming out of the New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community, Your Place currently serves over 60 residential and commercial clients and has earned 5-star reviews across the board. The company offers reliable, year-round property care including landscape maintenance, garden care, snow removal, and more.
“This is more than landscaping,” says Latour. “It’s the beginning of a movement – one that sees employment as a critical piece in the journey from crisis to independence. Your Place is just the first step in our vision to build an ecosystem of social enterprises that offer purpose, pride, and a path forward. Every time someone chooses our services, they’re not only investing in top-quality property care – they’re also helping transform lives and strengthen our community.”
