{"id":233083,"date":"2026-04-15T18:42:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/233083\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T18:42:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:42:22","slug":"free-prom-dresses-courtesy-of-el-dreco-and-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/233083\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Prom Dresses courtesy of El DreCo and Friends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Royal Rack at the Grand<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Jacksonville \u2013 El DreCo is a Jacksonville-based creative and community leader and the founder of 904The Record, a platform dedicated to amplifying culture, connection, and impact within the city. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Through initiatives like The Royal Rack at The Grand, El DreCo is providing over 100 free prom dresses to young women who may not otherwise have access, ensuring every girl has the opportunity to feel confident and celebrated. The event takes place Monday through Friday from 4PM to 8PM at The Grand Duval, located at 300 W. Adams Street, Suite 100. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Community members are encouraged to support by spreading the word, donating resources, or directing young women in need to attend. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For more information, follow @theroyalrackjax or contact 904-840-9107.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorRance Adams headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/PYYWQ3DPABFXPK5MFUHXFJLBFA\/\" title=\"View Rance Adams&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rance Adams<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Rance Adams has worked in television for 20 years and has spent the last six years in Jacksonville as an MMJ, co-host, producer, and host for River City Live.<\/p>\n<p>What really happens after you drop off a donation? 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Downtown transitioning from aging meters to parking kiosk systems<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Notice something different? 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