12 businesses selected for McNees’ 2026 Legal Equity Advancement Program
May 27, 2026
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 27, 2026) – McNees Wallace & Nurick announced today the 2026 awardees of its Legal Equity Advancement Program (LEAP), with 12 businesses selected to receive one year of comprehensive legal services.
The announcement was made during a reception honoring this year’s LEAP awardees at the administrative headquarters of Members 1st Federal Credit Union in Enola, Pa.
This year’s LEAP recipients represent a broad range of industries and community needs, including affordable housing, healthcare compliance, caregiving technology, counseling, wellness, food access, STEM education, communications, laundry services and support for military members and first responders.
Since launching in 2020, LEAP has supported 34 underrepresented businesses across Pennsylvania, Maryland and Ohio. The program was created to help business owners who may not otherwise have access to legal counsel receive guidance on issues that are critical to growth, stability and opportunity.
Each awardee will receive up to $30,000 in legal services at no cost from McNees attorneys during the program year, which began May 1. Support includes business formation and corporate governance, labor and employment law compliance, real estate and contract negotiations, intellectual property protection, and guidance on Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification.
“The businesses we work with through LEAP are making a significant impact in their communities,” said Adeolu Bakare, McNees attorney and LEAP co-chair. “This program is about more than just legal services; it’s about empowering entrepreneurs who likely would not otherwise have access to counsel with the tools and knowledge they need to grow sustainably.”
The 2026 LEAP awardees are:
- Lemon Street Market (Abundant Earth LLC) (Lancaster, Pa.) – an independently owned grocery store dedicated to building a sustainable food system by making wholesome, responsibly sourced food accessible.
- KinnectedCare IQ (Baltimore, Md.) – a data aggregation platform designed to unite and optimize caregiving circles by providing tools for families and organizations to manage complex care.
- STEAM Sneakerheadz (Ky the Chemist LLC) (York, Pa.) – a social enterprise that merges chemistry, art and sneaker culture to make STEM education engaging, inclusive, and culturally relevant.
- Motor Mouth Multimedia (Pittsburgh, Pa.) – a communications firm providing services such as strategy, community engagement, graphic design and videography to help clients elevate diverse voices.
- Soncharay Sensationz LLC (Sunbury, Pa.) – a holistic wellness center founded by a breast cancer survivor, offering oncology-safe esthetics, therapeutic massage and non-toxic skincare.
- South Central PA Restoration LLC (Harrisburg, Pa.) – a community development organization specializing in affordable housing development, vocational training and service-based business incubation.
- Strength, Love, and Motivation, LLC (Lebanon, Pa.) – a counseling and consultation practice helping individuals heal and grow through compassionate, evidence-based therapy and workshops.
- The Interseeding Foundation (Camp Hill, Pa.) – a nonprofit that connects military members and first responders with resources and support through community events and respite facilities.
- The Laundry Basket LLC (Baltimore, Md.) – an on-demand laundry delivery service that makes life easier for busy professionals, families and organizations.
- The Socials Fairy (Lancaster, Pa.) – a content studio that utilizes authentic storytelling and strategy to help mission-driven small businesses and entrepreneurs grow their online presence.
- Total Rehabilitation Systems LLC (Harrisburg, Pa.) – a healthcare compliance and training company that developed O2 Move, a patented medical device designed to enhance mobility and safety for patients.
- Zia Yoga & Wellness (Exton, Pa.) – a yoga studio and community hub focused on making wellness accessible and inclusive for the LGBTQIA+ community.
The 2026 LEAP awardees reflect the program’s expanded focus on supporting businesses representing a wide range of communities and experiences, including women-, minority-, veteran-, LGBTQ-, and disability-owned enterprises.
To learn more about LEAP, visit McNeesLEAP.com. For future LEAP announcements and updates, sign up here.
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McNees is a multidisciplinary law firm founded in 1935 with more than 170 attorneys representing businesses, associations, institutions, municipalities, and individuals. The firm serves clients worldwide from 12 offices in Harrisburg, Lancaster, Plymouth Meeting, Pittsburgh, Radnor, Reading, State College, and York, Pa.; Columbus, Ohio; Frederick and Towson, Md.; and Washington, D.C.
