Expanding on Oʻahu

1920- Honolulu YWCA started the Halekipa (House of Welcome) program, a one-month summer program, the Kahuku plantation. Then later moved to the Waialua plantation.

1921- Fernhurst facility opens on the corner of King and Alapai Street. The location was the former residence of Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Atherton

1925 – Created a second campaign to raise $350,000 to build a bigger home, now known as Laniakea.

The campaign involved more than 350 people getting involved to raise the funds. The general chairman of the drive was state senator Lawrence M. Judd who later became the seventh Territorial Governor of Hawaii. It raised $392,597

1927 – Julia Morgan finished building Laniakea. Laniakea was equipped with an open ceiling pool, gymnasium, and classrooms. Laniakea opens.