Located between Cape Cod and Providence, the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts has a population of approximately 350,000. Its largest city is New Bedford. Once home to 500 whaling ships, New Bedford became the wealthiest city in America and was known as "The City that Lit the World." But, today 18.5% of the people live below the poverty line. And the city that lit the world is now receiving a different kind of light.