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Language Statement

Good Foot recognizes that language is important and evolves over time.

We use identity first language when universally identifying the autistic community, however we welcome using your preferred language, whether it is person first language (“I have autism” / “person with autism” / “person on the autism spectrum”) or identity first language (“autistic person” / “I am autistic”).

History

Kirsten Gauthier

Kirsten Gauthier founded Good Foot Delivery in 2010 with her brother Jon to provide employment opportunities to the neurodivergent community. Jon was struggling to find employment even though he had the skills and drive to succeed. Kirsten learned that unemployment rates in this community were unusually high. Equipped with this knowledge, they created an organization that would provide Jon, and others from the neurodivergent community, steady employment.

To be successful, Kirsten and Jon knew that the organization had to provide a reliable service to ensure that customers saw the value in doing business with Good Foot Delivery. With excellent customer service at its core, the organization quickly established itself as a competitive courier service within Toronto.

Mission

Grounded in a holistic approach, Good Foot Delivery is a registered charity committed to enhancing long-term employability for the neurodivergent community by offering individualized support, training and work experience to build skills, independence and confidence. We provide meaningful employment through a competitive same-day courier service, delivered with pride via public transit. Our programs, our people and our community are working together to advance workplace inclusion across the Greater Toronto Area.

Vision

Good Foot Delivery employees are leading independent and fulfilling lives while redefining their engagement in the community.

Pillars

  1. Good Foot Delivery fosters inclusivity in the workplace through our training and hiring practices.
  2. Good Foot Delivery maintains a low carbon footprint through our delivery service executed on transit and foot
  3. Good Foot Delivery is championing the capabilities of our Couriers both within the organization and with our partners and supporters.