ING to Dedicate Atlanta Habitat for Humanity's 700th House

     December 14th Dedication is Major Milestone for Atlanta Habitat;
        Johnson Family to Settle Into Their New Home in Early 2003

  WHO:    John "James" Johnson and his two daughters, ING and many of
          its employee volunteers, and the Atlanta Habitat

  WHAT:   ING, Atlanta's largest financial services organization, and the
          Johnson family -- very happy new home owners -- will dedicate the
          Johnson's new home and celebrate a major milestone for Atlanta
          Habitat on Saturday, Dec. 14th.  The Johnson's house is Atlanta
          Habitat's 700th house in Atlanta.  Thanks to more than 300
          community-minded ING volunteers, Atlanta Habitat has reached this
          milestone.

          In addition to building the Johnson family's actual foundation,
          ING intends to help strengthen the Johnson family's financial
          foundation, as well, by designating a mentor that will assist the
          family for the first year in their house.  The mentor's role
          includes facilitating financial education, financial counseling
          and other important programs.

          "ING embraces the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in
          the lives of people throughout Atlanta, and the other communities
          in which we operate," said Glenn Hilliard, chairman and CEO, ING
          Americas.  "As one of the largest companies in the metro Atlanta
          area, we recognize the significant role we play in improving our
          community.  Participating in the construction of Atlanta Habitat's
          700th house is a unique privilege and a tremendous honor.  We
          commend the organization on reaching such a significant
          milestone."

  WHEN:   Dedication - Saturday, Dec. 14, 2002, 12 p.m.

  WHERE:  184 Alyson Court, Atlanta, Ga., in the Mt. Zion subdivision

ABOUT ING: ING in the U.S. offers a comprehensive array of products and services, including life insurance; fixed and variable annuities; retirement programs; employee benefits; and mutual funds, through a variety of distribution channels. Additionally, the company offers wholesale banking, online retail banking and asset management services. ING Americas is part of Amsterdam-based ING Groep N.V., one of the largest integrated financial services organizations in the world.

Directions to the ING house:

From I-75 or I-85 SOUTH (Coming from North of Atlanta): Take the Cleveland Ave exit. (Exit 241) Turn LEFT off the exit ramp onto Cleveland Ave. At the Citgo Station, turn RIGHT onto Browns Mill Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Mt. Zion Rd. Turn LEFT onto Embry Way. Turn RIGHT onto Alyson Ct.; the house will be on the left.

From I-75 or I-85 NORTH (Coming from South of Atlanta): Take the Cleveland Ave exit. (Exit 241) Turn RIGHT off the ramp onto Cleveland Ave. At the Citgo Station, turn RIGHT onto Browns Mill Rd. Turn RIGHT onto Mt. Zion Rd. Turn LEFT onto Embry Way. Turn RIGHT onto Alyson Ct.; the house will be on the left.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos of ING employees working on the Habitat home are available.

PRNewswire -- Dec. 13

SOURCE: ING Americas

Web site: http://www.ing-usa.com/