Repairers Of The Breach Thrift Center — Local services in Covington

I have shopped at the Repairers of the Breach for some time now and I have become frustrated since Christmas 2020 and today was the final straw. I will not shop there again. I am a social worker and often shop when I have an open house for senior citizens. Last year for Christmas, I shopped for and bought more than 100 Christmas mugs for Atlanta senior citizens. When returning to purchase more, the price when up from .50 cents to $100 per mug. I was alarmed at that time and complained to Ms. Tonya and was told prices went up. I felt some kind of way, but purchased well over 75 more mugs to give away to seniors. Yesterday, I purchased 120 old clothing patterns to give away to seniors after having sewing classes. The clothing patterns were .25 cents each. I decided to revisit Repairers of the Breach today 4/17/2021 to purchase more. Upon gathering 80 additional patterns for my clients. I was told by Ms. Tonya at the front desk the price went up to .50 cents. I explained I was there yesterday and paid one quarter for each and was told "A new girl was hired this week" and that the new girl did not know about the price increase. This is unacceptable. Is it that I'm Black? Why are prices increasing when I purchase lots of items? The sign says .25 cents and this is what I should pay. In addition, the staff Do Not Wear Masks and most customers don't ware masks either. I feel unsafe every time I'm inside and rush to go through everything because I'm afraid of catching Covid, but they do not seem to care about the public's safety or their own safety. Is it price Gouging when it comes to Black people? Why don't...

This place is horrible. They are suppose to help people but instead they sell the free stuff and keep the money for personal gain. The Salvation Army wrote me a referral to get a few things including a bed frame and headboard. They gave me the bed frame but not head board that goes with it. They gave me a old washer and dryer that’s 300 years old and it doesn’t work. They have things they could of given me that was useable. Not great but useable. But they didn’t they gave me their junk. If your donating here , don’t, instead go to Reach , Salvation Army or good will in Covington. They had all these bed frames )headboards) that was collecting dust and they would give me just 1. The manager there is rude and disrespectful and I’m sure she’s gaining from every one who donates. 🧐 these people are selfish and just trying to make a profit, they are not there to help the needy. Shopper beware the items they are selling does not work. They will Keep your money and you get to keep the broken down items. They should check every item to make sure it works before putting it out for sale and ripping people off. This place needs to be closed down ! . My experience here was ridiculous. Go els where and...

I guess I have dealt with different people other than the reviewers of this charity. Last week, I contacted United Way to give me a list of charities that pick up donations in my area. I had quite a bit of furniture and household goods from a move from a larger house to a smaller one. They directed me to Repairers of the Breach. I called last Thursday and was told to call back on Monday because pickups are Mondays and Wednesdays. I did just that, and for almost a week now, I have left messages for "Tonya" the manager, who is the only one who can schedule pickups. I've called 3 times a day for almost a week, asked for a call back, and never got one. Each time I call, the same gentleman tells me she isn't there. She's at another location, next door, across the way, etc. I don't know why she doesn't have time to give me a quick call back, but I find that very sad. I've always donated to charities the best of what I have because I remember when I was in need. I've taught my children to do the same. I think of it as a privilege to help others, but I am not physically able to bring items to the store. I've worked for a non-profit before, and I find this to be a true lack of caring about the purpose...