About Us
Financial Independence Sparks Confidence
What we do
A More Equitable Future. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty
Ken Bridges and Al Wellington co-founded THE MATAH NETWORK on November 3, 1997.
They met at the Wharton School of Business, where they both obtained their MBA degrees.
Together with other entrepreneurs they came up with the idea of creating a consumer product and distribution company and MATAH was born.
They traveled throughout the country to promote the business; thousands of distributors and consumers joined. Before the MATAH could achieve a critical mass of members and products, Ken Bridges was assassinated in October 2002, by the D.C. sniper. MATAH was never able to recover from the loss.
Matah Network 21st Century was founded November 2013 by Theodore McFeders, former MATAH distributor 2002. Theodore retired from AT&T in 985. He is the former owner of Prestige Medical Supplies, MAC Distributor and T & M Tours. He is a Vietnam veteran.
Theodore has dedicated himself to helping others for many years.
From its inception, MATAH NETWORK was designed as a vehicle dedicated to the economic, spiritual and social uplifting of people of African descent. It was Ken’s fervent belief that people of African descent are the only ones who can change the terrible circumstances that exist in most of our communities. All the resources to accomplish this seemingly impossible task already exist in our community, the skills, the knowledge, the creativity, and the money
True economic empowerment ensures that opportunities are accessible to everyone, regardless of background. When economic systems are fair and inclusive, innovation thrives, and societies move toward greater equality and shared prosperity.
Generational poverty can only be disrupted through meaningful economic empowerment. By providing resources like microloans, mentorship, and fair wages, societies can lift families out of hardship and into financial security.
Financial Literacy as a Cornerstone
Financial literacy is a key component of economic empowerment, enabling individuals to make informed decisions about saving, investing, and managing resources