Los Angeles business leader Rick Caruso is using his connections to help his newly-launched nonprofit organization that aims to rebuild after wildfires.

Developer Rick Caruso unveils foundation to tackle the most pressing challenges facing Pacific Palisades, Altadena, Malibu and Pasadena as they rebuild.

A number of heavy hitters are already involved at the foundation, Steadfast LA, including Gensler Global co-Chair Andy Cohen, Parsons President Carey Smith, CBRE Advisory Services President Lew Horne, along with real estate, banking, insurance and private equity executives, the Los Angeles Times reports .