A lasting tribute to our founder, Jack Connors, Jr., was unveiled by his grandchildren at the base of 200 Clarendon Street in Boston. The event took place on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, on what would have been Jack’s 84th birthday.
The statue shows Jack Connors sitting on a bench with his arm outstretched, inviting you to sit next to him. It was created by Gloucester-based artist Pablo Eduardo. It is located in the courtyard of 200 Clarendon Street (formerly known as the Hancock Tower), where Jack had an office for four decades, first as co-founder of Hill Holliday and then the Connors Family Office.
The initiative was spearheaded by Joseph R. Nolan, Camp Harbor View board member, Eversource Chief Executive Officer, and longtime friend to Jack; Boston Properties Executive Vice President Bryan J. Koop; Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey; and the Connors family.
During the ceremony, Governor Maura Healey remarked, “I hope when you visit the statue, you are reminded of the values and what he stood for: kindness, compassion, humility, looking to do for others, to care for others, and giving it your shot every day.”
“I knew if I had a question or problem, I could pick up the phone and I’d get the same ‘Hello … how are you, my friend?’ And I could unload whatever was going on first and then get the best advice in the city about what to do,” Mayor Michelle Wu said. “I miss that so much. And I find myself wishing that we could still get that advice,” Wu continued. “And so I try to think, ‘What would Jack say? What would Jack advise? What would Jack do?’ And I know I’ll have a very special place to come when I need to have those conversations — forevermore.”
We hope you will visit the statue and take a moment to reflect on Jack’s unwavering belief in the power of community, conversation, and possibility.
On Saturday, June 6, we celebrated the 2026 Beach Ball gala at the SOWA Power Station with hundreds of supporters and friends of Camp Harbor View.
Led by co-chairs Eileen Connors, Anne Finucane, D. Scott Brown, Matt Consigli, John Fish, Sonja Kellly, Joseph Nolan, Bill O’Malley, Bryan Rafanelli, Kerry Swords, Marty Walsh, Honorary Chair Governor Maura Healey, and a powerhouse fundraising committee, the event showcased the important work of CHV. This community is investing in a more equitable future, and it’s powerful to see.
During her remarks, Governor Healey reflected on major upcoming events in the Commonwealth, like the World Cup and the Tall Ships, and declared: “This is going to be a really big summer in Massachusetts…and nothing that happens this summer will be more important than what happens at Camp Harbor View.”
Other speakers during the event included CEO Sharon McNally, Executive Vice President Lisa Fortenberry, and Mayor Michelle Wu. The event was emceed by NESN’s Jenny Johnson.
Below we’re sharing the video we premiered at the event illustrating the community and sisterhood that has formed within the walls of CHV, with interviews from members of our Parent Advisory Board.
And you will find a full photo gallery now online from an epic evening, produced by Rafanelli Events, reflecting the many facets of CHV.
We are grateful for all who generously support Boston’s next generation leaders and their families. Together we are working to create lasting opportunity and an equitable future for our city.
On Wednesday, May 13, Mayor Michelle Wu, Senator Nick Collins, Representative David Biele, Councilor John FitzGerald, Representative John Francis Moran, Representative Chris Worrell, the Yawkey Foundation, and the Connors family joined us for a special ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Connors Leadership Academy!
CHV Executive Vice President Lisa Fortenberry kicked off the festivities by welcoming everyone to our permanent, year-round home in Dorchester. “We are thrilled beyond belief, our young people have been thrilled, our families have been thrilled, and we are so excited be a part of this community in Dorchester,” she said.
CEO Sharon McNally then spoke on the two-year journey from initial conversations to this exciting moment, thanking John Harrington and the entire Yawkey Foundation, Matt Stegall, Mike Loring, and Rick Alberino for their support in making our dream become a reality. And of course, remembering that none of this would have been possible without the vision of Jack Connors.
Mayor Michelle Wu also celebrated this monumental moment by saying: “I am always honored to be in a space where we are with Jack and with the entire Connors family, and talking about what matters most: the relationships and bonds we build with each other, the opportunities that we create for our young people, and the sense of hope and opportunity that Camp Harbor View represented from the very beginning.”
She went on to say: “This is an incredible home, as we are trying to make Boston a home for everyone, and Camp Harbor View is a very critical piece in that.”
Senator Nick Collins, who has been involved with Camp Harbor View since 2014, then spoke on what an incredible opportunity it is to bring the energy and excitement of the island to our new home in Dorchester.
The event concluded with the Connors family joining the CHV team and elected officials to cut the ribbon and officially open the Connors Leadership Academy!
We’re thrilled to welcome the CHV community to our new headquarters at the brand-new Southline building at 135 Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester.
The brand-new custom-built space, named the Connors Leadership Academy, is the home of our year-round teen leadership development program and the offices for all of CHV’s team.
Our move to the new space is possible thanks to the generous support of the Yawkey Foundation — and so many other CHV community members. We’ll miss our community center in the South End, but this new space will provide so many new opportunities for learning, collaboration, and celebration.
We hope you’ll come visit soon — get in touch here to schedule a tour.
Directions to CHV’s new location
Southline Boston
135 Morrissey Blvd., Suite S110A
Boston, MA 02125
We are located at the back of the Southline building with our own entrance.
It’s about a 7-minute walk from JFK/Umass station.
Walking directions from JFK/Umass station:
- Exit the station on the Morrissey Blvd. side and take a right onto Morrissey Blvd.
- Walk straight down Morrissey Blvd. to the Southline Boston building at 135 Morrissey Blvd.
- Walk past the front of the building, and take a right to walk around the back of the building where you will see the Camp Harbor View entrance!
Google Maps – JFK / UMass to Southline Boston
If you are driving:
Please use the parking lot by our entrance for visitor parking.
Chazz Guerra-Ogiste wears a lot of hats.
He’s the youngest of five, raised in Boston by two Trinidadian parents. He’s an uncle, a brother, a son, and a friend who does his best to take care of the people close to him. He’s a ninth grade English teacher. A Harvard Graduate School of Education student. A mentor.
And this year, he’s a Boston Marathon runner.
Long before Hopkinton and Heartbreak Hill, Chazz was a 12-year-old arriving at Camp Harbor View for the first time.
A Place to Be a Kid
Chazz first came to CHV in 2010. He remembers the nerves of getting there, and then the feeling that washed over him once he arrived.
“It was like a big ray of sunshine,” he said. “It became very clear, very fast, that this was a place that people were safe.”
For Chazz, that sense of safety meant freedom: to try something new, to be goofy and brave and uncertain, to make mistakes and keep moving.
“I was a kid,” he said. “And I was allowed to be a kid at CHV.”
He describes Camp Harbor View as a safe haven away from any troubles, and a place where his friendships deepened. Many of his closest relationships can be traced back to summers on the island.
“CHV is the single organization that has not only helped me build my character but also has connected me to some of my closest friends. At CHV the quality of my friendships increased in depth and I want to make sure other kids in Boston have the same opportunity.”
Over fourteen summers, Chazz grew with the organization. He moved from camper to LIT, to aquatics and maintenance, to group leader, lifeguard, team leader, and eventually assistant director.
Some campers remember him as the swim instructor who helped them feel steady in the water. Others remember him as the person leading songs and lighthouse spirit.
Finding His Stride
After graduating from the University of Miami in 2019, where he studied Film and Theater, Chazz stepped into an uncertain moment. The pandemic shaped his early post-graduation years, and he worked as a courier, driving long hours across the city.
In the stretches between deliveries, he ran. Running became an outlet, and it stayed with him well beyond those months.
By 2023, Chazz began working as a ninth grade English teacher, and that’s the work he continues today. In April 2025, he found out he was accepted to the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Now, he teaches during the day and takes classes after school.
Running has remained part of his life through each transition. He’s held a long-term goal of running both the Boston Marathon and the Tokyo Marathon, and when he was given the opportunity to run Boston in support of Camp Harbor View, the “why” clicked immediately.
“Camp gave me so much,” he shared. “And I want to give even more back to them.”
Lessons That Last
When asked what CHV taught him that still shows up in his everyday life, Chazz recalled the bravery he saw on display at camp – from new activities to talent shows.
“Camp teaches you to sign up and then step up.”
He talked about the courage it takes for kids to put themselves out there, and the care it takes for a community to meet that energy with encouragement.
Toward the Finish Line
Training through a New England winter while balancing teaching and graduate school takes real stamina. When Chazz describes what keeps him steady, it comes back to a word he repeats throughout his story: discipline.
“I know to achieve my dreams, I have to show up for myself and my goals – every single day.”
When he pictures the marathon finish line, he jokes about being showered with ice packs after collapsing into a waiting wheelchair. Under the humor is a clear intention for the day.
“I want to finish confident,” he said. “I don’t want to just be dragging across the finish line.”
Support Chazz’ Marathon Run
Chazz is running the Boston Marathon to help ensure more young people in Boston have the same opportunity he did: a place to grow, to belong, to build friendships that last, and to discover who they are becoming.
Donate to Chazz’s GivenGain fundraiser
Every gift supports Camp Harbor View’s work and helps carry Chazz, mile by mile, toward race day.
Every summer in Boston Harbor, Camp Harbor View becomes a place where Boston youth can breathe a little easier, try something new, and build friendships that last. During the school year, teens deepen their leadership and explore what’s next through Leadership Academy. All year long, CHV is in young people’s corners, alongside their families, with steady support that helps make life a little more manageable and a lot more hopeful.
That work takes a whole community. This spring, a dedicated group of runners is stepping up to run the 2026 Boston Marathon to raise funds for CHV’s summer camp and year-round programs. You’ll see first-time marathoners, longtime Boston Marathon dreamers, and runners chasing major milestones. They come to the starting line with different stories, and the same shared purpose: showing up for Boston’s young people and their families.
We’re thrilled to introduce Team CHV 2026.
1. Lilly Chen
Lilly has called Boston home for three decades. She began running in 2020 and completed all six World Marathon Majors in 2025! In 2026, she’s back at the starting line for her favorite marathon, beginning a personal goal of running ten consecutive Boston Marathons.
2. Kevin Farmer
A Boston native and current Georgetown sophomore, Kevin loves running and staying connected to the community that raised him. After completing the Marine Corps Marathon, he’s excited to take on Boston in support of CHV.
3. John Genest
John was born and raised in Massachusetts before moving to Los Angeles, where he studies Business, Design, and Technology. John’s goal is to run all the World Marathon Majors, and he’s proud to run this year in support of the legacy of Jack Connors and all that CHV makes possible for Boston youth and families.
4. Olivia Gjesteby
Olivia is a lifelong runner and first-time marathoner from Winchester, Massachusetts, who grew up watching the Boston Marathon. She now lives in Charlestown, where she works in financial services. After years of half marathons and steady training, she’s excited to take on the full 26.2 miles while raising funds for Camp Harbor View.
5. Daniel Kim
Daniel was born in Indiana, spent time in Chicago, and has lived most of his life in the Bay Area. He works as an investor focused on the technology sector and is a proud dad to a two-year-old son, with a daughter arriving this spring. Inspired by his wife’s marathon experiences and the chance to take on one of the world’s most iconic races, Daniel is excited to run Boston as part of Team CHV.
6. Caitlin Maglathlin
Caitlin grew up in Medfield and now lives in Needham with her husband, four kids, and their dog Drake. A Boston Marathon finisher from 10 years ago, she’s excited to return to the course as part of Team CHV. As a former teacher, Caitlin shared, “I know how critical it is for kids to be engaged all year round and CHV does just that—engages kids 365 days a year to keep them on track and to keep the joy flowing.”
7. Charlotte Meyer
Charlotte is from Needham, graduated from Boston College in 2024, and now lives in South Boston, working at Fidelity. She grew up going to the Boston Marathon and has dreamed of running it for as long as she can remember. Inspired by the resilience and dedication she sees on Marathon Monday each year, she’s ready to take on 26.2 miles and prove to herself that she can do hard things, all while raising funds for Camp Harbor View.
8. Tyler Mitchell
Tyler lives in Boston and brings big community energy to everything he does. He’s a fitness instructor and run coach at EverybodyFights, and he also works as a private aviation advisor at Magellan Jets. Running the Boston Marathon has been a dream of his since moving to the city, and he shared that running the 130th Boston Marathon in support of Camp Harbor View makes that dream even more meaningful after seeing CHV’s impact firsthand.
9. Chazz Guerra-Ogiste
Chazz is a Boston native, the youngest of five, and the child of two Trinidadian parents. He studied Film and Theater at the University of Miami, graduated in 2019, and began running more seriously during the pandemic. Today, he teaches ninth-grade English and is taking classes at Harvard Graduate School of Education. A longtime member of the Camp Harbor View community, Chazz shared that CHV helped shape his character and connected him to some of his closest friends, and he’s proud to run in support of the organization that gave him so much.
10. Georg Olav Ramstad
Georg Olav is based in Oslo, Norway, where he lives with his wife, two sons, and their energetic dog. He works in the financial industry and has built strong ties to Boston through extended family and many visits over the years. Georg began running less than a decade ago with the goal of completing all six original World Marathon Majors, and Boston marks a major milestone on that journey. He’s proud to pair this personal goal with fundraising for Camp Harbor View.
11. Matheus Silvestre
Matheus is originally from Brazil and now calls Boston home. He brings a natural ease with people and a love of culture and music to the communities he’s part of, including creative work as a DJ. Running the Boston Marathon has been a long-held goal, and he still remembers watching the race when he first arrived in the city, feeling sure he wanted to be part of it someday. This year, he’s turning that dream into reality while raising funds for Camp Harbor View.
12. Stephen Tordone
Steve grew up outside Philadelphia but has called Boston home for more than 25 years. A proud father and stepfather to five great kids, he considers his wife, Sonja, his biggest fan and motivator. Steve is midway through a personal goal of running the Boston Marathon in his 40s, 50s, and 60s. This year’s race is especially meaningful, as he and his stepson Kevin will take on the course together. CHV has long been part of their family’s mission, with Sonja serving on the advisory board for over a decade. Stephen is proud to run in support of an organization that means so much to his family and to Boston’s young people.
13. Rowena Santos Tulagan
Rowena is originally from the Philippines and has spent nearly two decades working in Dubai. She grew up in a close-knit family and carries that strong sense of connection into everything she does. Boston marks a major milestone in her journey toward completing the Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star, a goal she dedicates to her father, who passed away from cancer. She’s proud to pair that personal achievement with fundraising support for Camp Harbor View.
14. Caroline Tyler
Caroline lives in Stoneham with her husband and their dog, Comet. With a background in college student development, leadership development, and family support services, she feels honored to run for Team CHV and raise funds for work that so closely aligns with her passions. Boston will be her first full marathon, a longtime dream, and she’s looking forward to every thrilling, challenging mile as a community accomplishment in a city she loves.
Why Your Support Matters
Training for the Boston Marathon takes consistency, courage, and a community that keeps showing up. That spirit is familiar at Camp Harbor View.
Every gift made through Team CHV helps power the full CHV experience: summer days on the island, year-round programming through Leadership Academy, and the steady support families count on, including parent roundtables, resources, and direct assistance. Your support helps ensure more young people can build friendships, discover what they’re capable of, and carry that joy and momentum beyond the island.
If one runner’s story speaks to you, donate to their fundraiser and share it with your community. If you’re cheering for the whole team, you can support Team CHV in one place.
Explore Team CHV & Make a GiftMark your calendar to join us for an evening to honor Boston’s young leaders and their families. We hope to celebrate with you soon at SoWa!
Stay tuned for more details coming soon.
We’re celebrating exciting news: a statue honoring our co-founder, Jack Connors, is planned for the base of 200 Clarendon Street. This tribute at the building formerly known as the John Hancock Tower marks the spot where Jack had his office for four decades, first as co-founder of Hill Holliday and then the Connors Family Office.
As The Boston Globe recently shared, the bronze statue will show Jack seated on a bench, arm outstretched as if in conversation — a perfect reflection of how he made everyone feel like the most important person in the room.
Eversource chief executive Joe Nolan, a longtime friend of Jack’s and supporter of CHV’s, is spearheading the effort, which has the support of the Boston Mayor Michelle Wu.
“No matter who you were, when he was talking to you, you were the most important person in the world,” Nolan said.
Gloucester-based sculptor Pablo Eduardo has been tapped to create the sculpture, and has created a miniature model and prototype. Organizers hope to have the sculpture installed by fall 2025. The photo above is a minature model of the statue.
The Jack Connors statue will be a powerful reminder not only of the mark he left on Boston, but of the future he believed in — a future we are proud to keep building together.
We hope you’ll visit the statue this fall once it’s installed. It will be a beautiful place to pause, reflect, and remember Jack’s unwavering belief in the power of community, conversation, and possibility.
Read the full story in The Boston Globe →
On a bright afternoon in CHV’s open-air arts pavilion, campers crouch over spray-painted banners, sculpt clay figurines, and swap ideas for their next STEM experiment. It’s all part of a bold summer vision led by Raylyn, CHV’s Director of Arts and Knowledge Is Power (KIP): “Art is Resistance.” “With everything happening in the world, kids can feel powerless,” Raylyn says. “Art is how we remind them: you have the power to shape your world.”
Arts and KIP are distinct programs — Arts focuses on creativity through painting, music, and performance, while KIP sparks curiosity with hands-on STEM and critical thinking. But under Raylyn’s leadership, they intersect in powerful ways. “Great leaders throughout history had to resist,” she explains. “Here, we teach kids to resist by leaning into their strengths—whether that’s performing a poem, experimenting in science, or spray-painting their vision onto a banner. At CHV, you’re celebrated for being exactly who you are.”
This integrated approach is already transforming the island. Campers are building confidence as they create, invent, and explore, while learning that their ideas matter. “In a world that moves fast and can feel overwhelming, art and learning are ways to push back,” Raylyn says. “When kids create something from their heart or figure out how something works, you see it click: they feel powerful. That’s what this summer is about—helping them realize they already are.”
At our 2025 Beach Ball, the Camp Harbor View community came together to celebrate the incredible legacy of our co-founder, Jack Connors, Jr.
The video below underlines Jack’s vision for Boston’s youth and it offers a sneak peak inside the Connors Leadership Academy space, opening at the Southline Building in Dorchester in 2026.
As a tireless advocate for Boston’s future leaders, Jack brought together hundreds of supporters to ensure that the programs he helped to create will thrive long after he left us. Connors passed away in 2024 at age 82.
“These kids don’t have an endowment,” Jack’s son and CHV Board Member John Connors III says in the video. “And Camp Harbor View is creating that. That’s the opportunity.”
To help build Jack’s legacy, please consider supporting CHV’s Forever Fund, ensuring that our lifechanging family and teens partnerships continue to thrive for many, many years to come.