Eddie Roberts Payback

the payback is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit based in denver, co that was started by eddie roberts, guitarist and bandleader of uk funk group the new mastersounds. after living in the tenderloin district of san francisco for several years, eddie developed a real sense of connection to the community and felt the day-to-day reality of the burgeoning homeless situation in his neighborhood. there is currently a mass displacement of families occurring within the bay area; families with young children are often hit hardest with these changes. eddie decided to address this issue directly through partnering with various artists, musicians and other nonprofits to raise funds for organizations that are working to make a real difference in the lives of homeless families. the payback benefit concerts have raised tens of thousands of dollars over the past two years in both san francisco and denver, co. the payback also has plans to expand to other major cities in the us over the next several years.