“When they get back from the war, their houses will be gone. They’ll have PTSD, unable to keep a job, so they end up on the streets,” said Tom Grates, co-president of Ride for Homeless Veterans.

Check-in is at 8 a.m. at the Broadwater County Fairgrounds. Registration is also available at the event. Poker hands must be purchased in-person. $20 for registration $20 per poker hand (no limit).