WASHINGTION -- Nationals manager Manny Acta has always talked about giving back to the D.C. community. He backed up his words on Monday, when he donated 180 pairs of cleats to district high school baseball players through the impACTA Kids Foundation.

Acta gave away the cleats, courtesy of Under Armour, to 12 high schools, including Anacostia High School, Dunbar High School and Wilson High School. The ceremony took place at the press conference room at Nationals Park.

"It felt great to give back," Acta said. "We wanted to do something in the community, because I'm part of the community. I don't want people to think my foundation is all about the Dominican Republic."

impACTA Kids Foundation is focused on providing opportunities for kids to achieve their dreams, in both the Dominican Republic and the United States, by emphasizing the importance of education, health and athletics.

In order to accomplish those objectives, it actively seeks contributions and donations from like-minded individuals and organizations across the globe.