This article uses a phenomenological case study to explore how at-risk male adolescents interact with a school culture that attempts to focus on 'serving others'. Qualitative methodologies are used to understand the impact of this school culture on participants' academic, social, and emotional lives. Findings reveal that beneath the 'Men for Others' mission are ideologies and actions that appear to move beyond common notions of kindness and care and towards notions of service and sacrifice. Conclusions from this study indicate that service and sacrifice may be natural, relevant, and impactful for at-risk students, and if supported by schools, could increase opportunities for collective thriving, and citizenship education in a Catholic way.