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Citizens' Climate Lobby is a nonpartisan, grassroots climate organization powered by everyday volunteers, including thousands of us here in New Jersey. We're glad you found us, and we look forward to getting to know you!

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5 active chapters in New Jersey

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Lincroft

We meet in Lincroft NJ. We cover east Monmouth, central Monmouth, and northern Ocean. (NJ04 & NJ06.)

Morristown

Boonton, Chatham, Denville, Dover, Hanover, Kinnelon, Livingston, Madison, Morristown, Randolph…

Northern New Jersey

The North Jersey counties (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren)

Princeton

Princeton area

Raritan Valley

Working in all of Hunterdon County, much of Somerset Co., and parts of Union and Morris Counties

2025 New Jersey stats

2,502

Contacts with Legislators

35

Lobby meetings

58

Media publications

62

Outreach Events

Meet the New Jersey State Coordinator

Caroline (Callie) Hancock

New Jersey State Coordinator

Caroline (Callie) Hancock

Callie Hancock is a retired architect, accredited in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Realizing that climate change was an existential threat, she found CCL, started a chapter based in Princeton, New Jersey in 2013, and became the NJ State Coordinator in 2021.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a CCL chapter in New Jersey?

Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.

What will I do as a volunteer with CCL New Jersey?

As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:

  • Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
  • Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
  • Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
  • Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
  • Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.

When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.

Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of New Jersey?

Absolutely. Many New Jersey volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.

We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.

What lawmakers does CCL New Jersey meet with?

CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with New Jersey’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.

What are the top climate issues in New Jersey?

Since 1970, average annual temperatures in New Jersey have gotten 3.6°F warmer, the Garden State experiences increasing droughts, and the sea level in this coastal state is projected to rise 1.2 feet by 2050.