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Rick Caruso launches Steadfast LA to speed wildfire rebuilding

February 15, 2025

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PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Developer Rick Caruso launched Steadfast LA, a civic nonprofit meant to bridge public and private recovery efforts in the Palisades, Malibu and Altadena.

Its programs went on to include a small business initiative seeded with a $1 million Banc of California donation offering grants up to $50,000, a partnership with Samara to donate prefabricated homes to low-income owners, and free AI permitting software for local governments.

Who’s involved

  • Steadfast LA
  • Banc of California
  • Samara

Where to get help

Grant programs, loans, and mortgage relief are indexed in the community resource guide. Browse the guide.

Sources

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