Someone will win $1 million in the Veterans Raffle, providing they buy  one or more of the limited tickets between Nov. 11 and Jan. 1, 2013. The prize drawing will be held Jan. 2, 2013.

Money raised by the Veterans Raffle helps returning service members through the Veterans Innovation Program, which is run by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs.

The VIP helps National Guard, Reserve and veterans who served on active duty and their families by helping to find solutions to their unique situations. Assistance could include education, training, employment, medical care and counseling.

Raffle tickets are $10 each, but only 200,000 tickets will be sold between Nov. 11 and Jan. 1. Thirty $1,000 prizes and 100 prizes of $100 will also be awarded. Tickets are available at any Washington Lottery retailer.

The VIP began serving veterans in 2007 and was supported by state funds. Lack of continued state funding prompted the first Veterans Raffle, which allowed the VIP to continue to serve Washington veterans and their families.