For 34 years, Lynn Dunning has been delivered from drug and alcohol abuse and has been on a crusade to help fellow women get over their addictions.

“I totally understand the brain cravings and flesh desires. I know that God delivers and sets you free. We are overcomers by the blood of the lamb and word of our testimony,” Dunning told the Putnam County Post.

It’s one why the evangelist is so committed to bringing a women’s recovery center to Greencastle, and an event tonight will help make that dream a reality. The Buckets of Love Benefit will be held tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Greencastle Christian Church, 620 Primrose Court. The event will feature guest speakers Curt Hoseman and Shelby Lindsey, as well as a BBQ dinner with sides and a dessert for $15, an auction and live music.

“We have been planning and making connections for the Kingdom. Our event is to help raise money to purchase a home for women,” Dunning said.

The women’s recovery center would help women deal with the seed of their addictions, according to Dunning.

“God gave me the curriculum and it will be directed by the Holy Ghost. We will deal with the seed of addictions. That is where the rubber meets the road per say. So often, people only deal with the root and never remove the seed. The program is written as to deal with the individual for that one on one teaching,” Dunning said.

She told the Putnam County Post the women’s center and event are great opportunities for Greencastle.

“We are getting closer every day. Once we have the house and it is ready, we will accept 16 women for the 12-month program. In the future, once the women’s program gets going, we will have a men’s program as well,” Dunning said.

Dunning said the need for sponsors is always great, and anyone wishing to help can also purchase a candle.

“Taking the burden of working will help the ladies focus on total recovery. We are also selling candles and will teach the girls how to make candles,” Dunning said.

In addition, there are opportunities for residents to get involved.

“We are also looking for volunteers to be mentors. We will be taking applications and doing interviews once we have the house. If anyone would want to bless us with a four bedroom, two bath house, that would be awesome,” Dunning said.