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 thevideo we premiered at the eventillustrating 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 afull photo gallery now onlinefrom 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 Saturday, June 10, we celebrated the 2023 Beach Ball gala at the SOWA Power Station with hundreds of supporters and friends of Camp Harbor View.
Led by co-chairs Jack Connors, Jr., co-founder and chairman of Camp Harbor View, Terry Carleton of UBS, Jack Shields of Shields Health Solutions, Jane Steinmetz of EY, 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.
Below we’re sharing thevideo we premiered at the eventillustrating the growth and impact of CHV from three individuals who deeply believe in this work.
And you will find afull photo gallery now onlinefrom 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.
We’re incredibly grateful for all those who joined us in celebrating Camp Harbor View on Saturday, May 21st at the SOWA Power Station in Boston’s South End.
Jack Connors, Jr., co-founder and chairman of Camp Harbor View, was joined by Dr. Anne Klibanski of Mass General Brigham, Jeffrey Leiden of Vertex, and Jack Shields of Shields Health Solutions, in co-hosting this year’s event.
Thanks to the generous support of donors, we are heading into the summer with the resources we need to provide an unforgettable summer camp experience for 1,000+ young Bostonians, along with comprehensive family services and year-round leadership development programs. To learn more about our work championing Boston’s future leaders, watch this short video that premiered at the event, where you’ll hear directly from two alumni on how CHV helped to shape their childhood, and their limitless futures.
This year’s Beach Ball, our first in-person event since 2019, was produced by Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events. Step inside the venue with the video below highlighting this special night.
Over 900 guests joined Camp Harbor View in celebrating the 12th Annual Beach Ball Gala on Saturday, June 8th at The Warehouse at Flynn Cruiseport Boston.
Jack Connors, Jr., Co-founder and Chairman of Camp Harbor View, was joined by Tim Ferris of Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Sonja Kelly of the Kelly Family Foundation and Joseph Nolan of Eversource Energy in co-hosting this year’s event.
During the program, Governor Baker and Mayor Walsh joined Jack Connors, Jr. in addressing the impact and growth of Camp Harbor View over the past 13 years. Along with Sharon McNally and Lisa Fortenberry, Camp Harbor View’s President and Executive Director respectively, guests also heard from Danah Blake, a youth worker focused on the 10th grade Leader in Training cohort, and Kelsy, a participant in the LIT program, about the influence of meaningful mentorship in both of their lives.
This year’s Beach Ball, produced by Bryan Rafanelli of Rafanelli Events, highlighted year-round programming with the theme Camp Harbor View 365. Learn more about the work we do throughout the year with the short video below that premiered at the event.
